Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay (dental caries) by fighting acid-producing bacteria that turn into plaque. Found in many foods and water, fluoride also strengthens and protects ...

Toothaches may feel like a dull ache or a sharp, persisting pain. Dental caries, also known as cavities or tooth decay, is a common dental condition that causes a hole in the enamel of teeth.

Public Interest Lawyers also obtained the figures on the number of patients diagnosed with tooth decay or dental issues who were aged between 5 and 17. In 2021/22, there were 5 patients aged 5-17 ...

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 ...

Two-thirds of these were because of tooth decay. Many experts say poor access ... “Prevention is better than cure, so we will also introduce supervised tooth brushing for three to five-year ...

The philosopher Thomas Nagel can always be relied on for thought-provoking arguments, and in what follows, I’m going to discuss several that are relevant to libertarianism. These arguments are to be ...

Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. The Cure made fans wait a long, long time for new music. The alternative rockers recently dropped “Alone,” their first entirely ...

Ultimately, only a dentist can treat a cavity, either by cleaning and filling it or performing more extensive procedures like a root canal or tooth extraction. Never try to live with cavity pain. Left ...

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 ...

Hundreds of people have been diagnosed with tooth decay at Great Western Hospital in recent years. This has raised concerns about whether the difficulty of getting dentist appointments in the ...

The Cure celebrated their new album, Songs of a Lost World, with a marathon three-hour record release show at London’s Troxy that was also streamed live online and is available to replay in full below ...