Advertisements for special toothpastes, powders and gums suggest that it’s possible. Here’s what dental experts say. By Katie Camero Most of us know that the best defense against tooth decay — or ...

Oral health has an image problem. It’s often dismissed as an afterthought, inconvenience, or cosmetic procedure, a noticeable difference to how we prevent heart disease with wide-scale public ...

As levels of tooth decay jump among adults in the UK, it's more important than ever to pay attention to oral health.

Tooth decay, also known as cavities, and gum disease, called periodontitis, are two of the most common health problems people ...

Two topical treatments applied to kids' cavities can stop the majority of them from progressing for years, according to a study led by NYU College of Dentistry and published in JAMA Network Open.

Tooth sensitivity, also known as dentin hypersensitivity, causes tooth pain in response to heat, cold, air flow, or light touch. It is a common issue, affecting about 10-30% of the population. Many ...