Tooth sensitivity or discoloration may indicate that you have a cavity. Here's how to recognize common signs and symptoms of ...

If you don't treat a cavity, the decay will penetrate your tooth until it has reached the root. Here's how a cavity develops ...

Scientists have found that bacteria and fungi in the human mouth can join forces to form a so-called superorganism that is stronger and more tenacious than regular microbes. These superorganisms have ...

As children, one of the first things we learn about oral health is that if we eat too much candy and/or don’t brush our teeth, we’ll develop holes in our teeth called “cavities” which will then have ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The epidemic of tooth decay in our country's young children has increased over the past 30 years and is now a public health crisis. A study by the American Academy of Pediatric ...

Pain and discomfort are common symptoms of cavities (holes that form on the teeth). These symptoms often occur due to tooth decay but may also happen because of an abscess, fracture, or repetitive ...