Cavities, also known as dental caries, are structural damage in teeth caused by tooth decay. They arise when plaque—a sticky substance made of bacteria—hardens, turning into tartar.

Taters and toast could be tooth trouble in disguise. A new study suggests that the number of AMY1 gene copies you have plays ...

Two dentists explain how fluoride fortifies tooth enamel and what the research shows can happen if fluoride is removed from ...

Some foods and drinks can have a significant negative impact on dental health, causing damage, staining, cavities, etc.,” Dr. Erin Fraundorf, dentist at Boca Orthodontic and Whitening Studio in ...

Cavities, or tooth decay, are small holes in the teeth. As a result, there is no natural way to remove them at home. Only a dentist can fix a cavity by filling it in. That said, home care can ...

UB dental school professor Ellyce Clonan's research was published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

Here are seven reasons that can be the reason behind why your breath smells bad. Certain foods like dairy, onions, garlic, and spices cause bad breath. In addition, drinks like alcohol and coffee can ...

It has been known for a long time that smoking cannabis can cause problems with the lungs, heart, and brain. Now, new ...