Young children are much more likely to get cavities if they live in a household with smokers, a Japanese study suggests. Compared to children in non-smoking households, kids living with smokers were ...

As a parent, you want to give your child the best possible start in life, and that includes a healthy smile. With tooth decay affecting 60-90% of the global population, it's crucial to take proactive ...

A recent study challenges the long-held belief that sugary snacks are the primary cause of cavities in young children. The research indicates that factors beyond sugar consumption, such as genetics, ...

The long-term effects of banning fluoride from public drinking water across the country could cost families billions of dollars and result in millions of rotten teeth, a new analysis predicts. The ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A new treatment to help prevent cavities in children is being called a major breakthrough because of the health impacts cavities can have on kids. Dental cavities are the most ...

Daniel Nazaryan, 6, of Tujunga, receives candy at a Halloween event in Montrose in 2017. (Tim Berger / Times Community News) As Halloween nears, you might be strategizing how to deal with your child's ...

A cheap cavity-fighting liquid typically used to treat sensitive teeth appears to work as well as dental sealants in preventing tooth decay, a new study finds. A single treatment of either silver ...

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - You could be doing all the right things. Brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing and seeing the dentist every six months, but still end up with cavities. It can be ...

As a parent, you want to give your child the best possible start in life, and that includes a healthy smile. With tooth decay affecting 60-90% of the global population, it's crucial to take proactive ...

Dental caries, commonly referred to as cavities or tooth decay, continue to be big problems among young children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tooth decay is the most ...

Children often acquire S. mutans from non-family members.New ongoing research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Biology and School of Dentistry is showing more evidence that ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study has found no link between breastfeeding and tooth decay in very young children. But the researchers did find that Mexican-American children, those living in ...