Dr. Elizabeth Walton, cofounder of dental chain Risas Dental, explains how you can get a cavity from your sweetie.

We don’t love labeling foods and beverages “good” or “bad” — not even soda. This sort of black-and-white thinking doesn’t do ...

The risk of a stroke may be increased by a common bacteria found in the mouth and gut, suggests a new study. Higher levels of ...

How quickly this damage, or tooth decay, develops depends mostly on how much of these starchy, sugary foods you consume and how well you clean your teeth, he said. Can you reverse tooth decay?

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.

decay: destruction of tooth structure caused by toxins produced by bacteria. deciduous teeth: commonly called "baby teeth" or primary teeth; the first set of (usually) 20 teeth.

Learn how to spot, prevent and treat cavities, which are damaged tooth areas caused by decay. Get tips from medical organizations on symptoms, causes and best practices for oral care.

Colorado’s finding of a history of tooth decay in 61% of third graders is both in line with the national average and still far too high, said Dr. Karen Foster, a Denver dentist.

Can cancer treatment cause cavities? The NCI does not list cavities and tooth decay as common complications of cancer treatments. However, both chemotherapy and radiation therapy can cause tooth ...

Scientists have made an important discovery that could change the way we understand and prevent tooth decay. Researchers from ...

But, according to Dr. Kami Hoss, a nationally recognized dental expert, co-founder of The Super Dentists, and author of the bestselling book If Your Mouth Could Talk, this crisis is preventable.