We spoke with dentists to learn more about what a calculus bridge is, its side effects and how to prevent one from forming ...

Children are suffering an epidemic of damage to their teeth caused by the acid in fizzy drinks and many fruit drinks, say dentists. Some manufacturers are even adding ingredients that increase the ...

Learn about how chemotherapy can affect the teeth, and how to protect the teeth during chemotherapy. This article also looks ...

Tooth decay occurs when acid-producing bacteria erode tooth enamel, forming cavities. Left untreated, these can lead to more severe infections. While many people view cavities as a minor ...

If the pain is more severe, dental and medical treatments ... can further prevent plaque (sticky film from bacteria) and tooth decay. Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications such as Advil ...

Two-thirds of these were because of tooth decay. Many experts say poor access to NHS dentistry has exacerbated the problem - UK-wide, up to a quarter of practices are not taking on new patients ...

“Biting into one of these hard or sticky candies can break a tooth and cause severe tooth pain ... all day and setting yourself up for decay,” said Amy Sliwa Lies, DDS, owner of FiveSix ...

It can be caused by a variety of factors, such as enamel erosion, gum recession, or tooth decay. When the protective ... it was not severe and went away quickly after the treatment.

Claims suggesting NIH declared that fluoride in drinking water reduces the IQ of children are misleading and take a recent ...

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 ...