Claims that all cavities can be healed without a dentist are gaining popularity online—but while early decay can sometimes be reversed, deeper damage tells a different story, writes Lucy Stock ...

Cavities are one of the most common forms of tooth decay among children in the United States. They affect roughly 20 percent of children between the ages of 5 and 11. Multiple factors can influence ...

Tooth decay (dental caries) is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases in the United States. Dr. David Krol, a pediatrician, serves as Medical director of the Connecticut Children’s Care ...

Did you know that the top chronic infectious disease affecting children isn’t colds or flu. It’s tooth decay – and it’s contagious. “Dental disease is a contagious disease. Parents, especially mothers ...

Some people don't need their wisdom teeth removed. However, if your wisdom teeth cause complications like infection or crowding, have them taken out.

Dental caries, also known as tooth decay, is the most common chronic disease in children in the United States — and your child’s pediatrician, family doctor or nurse can play an important role in ...

People suffering from tooth decay and gum disease at the same time are most at risk of ischemic stroke. Researchers claim ...