I have a poor set of teeth that keeps me going to see the Dentist. Kindly advise me on how to keep my teeth healthy.Louis (by SMS)Poor genes, poor diet (soda, snacks, cookies, carbs, etc.), especially ...

Tooth cavities are caused due to plaque buildup in our teeth which leads to tooth sensitivity and pain. A cavity which is ...

You can stop the loss of minerals in your teeth and replenish those minerals, so you won’t be at risk for developing tooth decay and cavities in the future. This is a process called ...

Other studies have found that tooth decay is related more to the frequency of eating than to the amount of starch or sugar. The best scenario for the teeth is to eat three meals a day (and, of ...

Cavities, also known as tooth decay, can occur in your molars because of poor dental hygiene. Some people are also simply more prone to cavities. You may feel sharp pain or throbbing in a molar ...

“If you are at higher risk with baby teeth for tooth decay, you’re going to be at higher risk for decay in the permanent teeth,” says Punwani. And, he adds, “your habit patterns are what ...

Tooth decay is largely preventable, but it remains one of the most common diseases of childhood — five times as common as asthma, and seven times as common as hay fever, according to the Centers ...

A recent study shows an increase in tooth decay among young children. May 2, 2007 — -- Like many parents, Ariel Elliott, a Chicago mother of three girls, is no stranger to childhood tooth ...

And more than half of all U.S. teenagers aged 12 to 19 have had a cavity in at least one of their permanent teeth. Tooth decay can be very painful and lead to problems with eating, speaking ...

Three-year trial comparing three treatment strategies for tooth decay in children's teeth finds no evidence to suggest that conventional fillings are more successful than sealing decay into teeth ...

Tooth decay is on the rise in young children, but with rising costs and confused food labelling, time-poor parents are struggling to stay on top of good dental hygiene.