Practising good oral health – caring for both teeth and gums – can avoid painful and expensive treatment later on ...

The health of your teeth and gums, and oral health in general, is more important than you might think. Decades of research ...

Dental caries, also known as cavities or tooth decay, is a common dental condition ... Periodontal disease, an advanced gum disease, is another common cause of tooth pain. Some symptoms of ...

“After repeated exposure to candy and the oral bacteria digesting the sugar into acid and eroding the enamel, tooth decay can form ... candy getting caught under the gums and not being removed ...

Health Minister Stephen Kinnock has described the state of tooth decay among England's youngsters as "truly Dickensian", admitting there's no quick fix for the dentistry crisis. Mr Kinnock ...

2. May promote oral health Studies have shown Manuka honey attacks harmful oral bacteria associated with plaque formation, gum inflammation, and tooth decay. Specifically, research has shown that ...

According to the Oral Health Foundation, electric toothbrushes can be more effective in eliminating plaque buildup, ...

If not controlled, they can lead to plaque formation, periodontitis, gum disease and tooth decay. These abnormal colonies can influence the immune system, leading to slow healing, inflammation and ...

Sally Cram, a periodontist in Washington, D.C. When your mouth is dry, she said, “those bacteria are proliferating and you’re more prone to get tooth decay.” And if decay festers ...

The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS) has urged children to not eat lollipops or sticky sweets in order to avoid tooth decay. The public can hand out stickers or playdough to trick or ...