According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within the last decade, roughly 17 percent of children ages 5 to 19 had untreated cavities. Cavities, also called dental caries, are ...

Say goodbye to dentist drills and hello to wet sponges and bright smiles. Virtually all American adults suffer tooth decay. But there may be a way to reverse the damaging effects of plaque—and it ...

I dread going to the dentist as much as the next person — which is why any video suggesting that I might not have to catches my attention. Lately, I’ve been drawn to TikTok clips sharing how to ...

Smile wide and check out those pearly whites in the mirror. Now, look closer. The action going on behind that grin might surprise you, especially if you didn’t brush after lunch. This microradiograph ...