Few health misfortunes are more universally understood or dreaded than a toothache. The dull, persistent discomfort can easily turn into throbbing pain that can be made even worse by sinus pressure, ...

Friends, our teeth are as important as any other part of the body. If they aren't healthy, you can't chew. Yellow teeth can ...

Even elementary schoolers know that munching on candy and not brushing their teeth can cause cavities. It’s one of the earliest oral care lessons everyone learns. But beyond the basics of dental ...

If you're wondering if you can get cavities from kissing, a dentist explains that it all comes down to the bacteria in your partner's mouth. Sam Low, DDS, MS, is a past president of the American ...

Poor oral hygiene, cavities, and tooth loss increase the risk of developing certain cancers. However, scientists do not yet understand why. Dental cavities or caries are small holes or openings in a ...

So much can be communicated in just one kiss — including the bacteria Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus, which flourish on teeth and gums and cause cavities. Sugary candies are usually ...

Oral health could be more vital than you think. A 20-year study found that people with both gum disease and cavities face an ...

Lesions and lumps often appear in the mouth, but many of them are benign. While some may need to be removed, many don’t require any treatment at all. Benign oral cavity tumors are essentially ...