If you needed more motivation to brush your teeth regularly, this could do the trick. Scientists have discovered that cavity-causing bacteria and fungi in saliva can team up to form “superorganisms” ...

At first glance, a claim that a sweetener derived from the bark of birch trees can prevent cavity formation might seem far-fetched. It can't be true, some might reason. Sugar causes cavities. Not only ...

Dear Doctor K: What is tooth decay? Is it the same as a cavity? Dear Reader: Tooth decay can lead to the formation of a cavity. Tooth decay (also known as dental caries) originates with plaque, the ...

Nearly 90% of adults have experienced tooth decay, while gum disease affects over half of American adults—yet conventional dental care often treats symptoms rather than addressing root causes.

That friend who brags about never getting cavities despite terrible brushing habits isn’t just lucky, they’re walking around with a genetic advantage that makes their mouth a hostile environment for ...

People with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are prone to tooth decay, and a new study from Rutgers may explain why: Reduced strength and durability of enamel and dentin, the hard substance under ...

Most people view cavities as a common dental nuisance—painful and inconvenient, but ultimately isolated to the mouth. However, a growing body of research suggests the relationship between oral health ...

Dental plaque is a complex microbial biofilm, not just food debris. The shift from oral health to disease is caused by changes in the balance of plaque’s microbial community, not just the presence of ...

At many Spokane County schools, children can see a dental hygienist who sets up on-site for a day or two. The new school dental initiative is part of a fight against high rates of tooth decay in ...