A new fossil study reveals that teeth began as skin sensors, helping explain why modern teeth still react painfully to cold ...

Dental plaque is a complex biofilm at the heart of oral disease. Learn how it causes cavities and gum inflammation and why ...

Many children in Florida lack access to routine dental care. According to data from the Florida Department of Health, nearly 1 in 3 third graders in the Sunshine State had cavities during the 2021 ...

Water fluoridation is effective in preventing tooth decay overall, but there are greater benefits for children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, University of Queensland research has found.

Water fluoridation is effective in preventing tooth decay overall, but there are greater benefits for children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, University of Queensland research has found.

Mild tooth decay, black spots, or small cavities appearing on the teeth should be filled to prevent bacterial growth. Mild erosion of the tooth neck, which creates a disadvantage for the teeth, can ...

Many children in Florida lack access to routine dental care. According to data from the Florida Department of Health, nearly ...

That’s almost double the national average of 17% of children ages 6-9 with untreated tooth decay and underscores the severity of the issue in Florida. In addition, only 37% of Florida third graders ...