The ADA has released its first restorative clinical guideline for the removal of tooth decay. An expert panel of dentists developed the guideline following an extensive review of nearly 300 published ...

There are several situations where removing a tooth becomes the most appropriate treatment. Severe tooth decay that cannot be ...

Calgary, Alberta, added fluoride back to its water after a large increase in tooth decay fcafotodigital/Getty Florida is the second state to remove the mineral fluoride from its water supply, after ...

A new American Dental Association (ADA) clinical practice guideline suggests conservative methods to treat tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth could lead to better outcomes when used with ...

Orally dissolving medications containing buprenorphine are linked to severe dental problems, including total tooth loss, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns in a safety communication. The ...

A sticky coat plaque forms on the tooth surface called plaque, which is easily removed by general oral hygiene measures like tooth-brushing, use of dental floss, mouthwash and any oral hygiene aid.

Almost everyone experiences tooth decay (caries), it seems, making this among the most common conditions caused by bacterial infection. The costs of treating this condition are among the highest for ...

Toothaches are often caused by tooth decay, followed by other dental-related conditions, like gum disease, impacted wisdom teeth, or trapped food particles. Non-dental-related conditions can also ...

An untreated tooth infection can spread to other tissues in your body within weeks or months and lead to potentially life threatening complications. While rare, it is possible for a tooth infection to ...

Children and young people in Wigan are more likely to be admitted to hospital to remove decaying teeth than their peers across England, new figures show.