Calgary removed fluoride from its water supply in 2011, but residents voted to reverse course after studies linked the move ...

"He hides his smile in every school photo," Jayden's mother told me, holding up a picture of her 6-year-old son.

One in three five-year-olds in Blackpool has "visible signs of tooth decay", while only a third of adults in the seaside town have seen an NHS dentist in the last two years, an MP has said. Blackpool ...

Cavities form from tooth decay and can lead to pain or tooth loss. Here's a roundup of symptoms, causes and expert tips to protect your teeth and maintain good oral health.

The decayed tooth material is removed before starting this procedure. Root canalWhen tooth decay causes the death of the nerves, then a root canal is performed to save the tooth.

Tooth decay in children is rising, yet fluoride remains dentistry’s most trusted defence. Between ages 6–13, it helps ...

Regular professional cleanings and checkups can catch gum problems before they lead to tooth loss or other health effects.

Cessation of public water fluoridation would increase tooth decay and health system costs in the United States, according to a study published online May 30 in JAMA Health Forum. Sung Eun Choi, Ph.D., ...

Throbbing molar at 11 p.m.? Shoots of ice-pick pain every time you sip water? Toothaches seem to come alive precisely when ...

Losing teeth is more common as we age, due to gum disease, decay, general wear and tear, and other health-related issues.

My dentist had said I should brush my teeth every day. “Every day?” I said. “Every day,” she said. “Every tooth?” I said.

Experts warn that common foods like citrus, popcorn, and starchy snacks can damage tooth enamel and increase the risk of ...