Bacteria are not the sole cause of cavities; tooth resistance also plays an instrumental role. Researchers demonstrate that mutated genes lead to defects in the tooth enamel and can therefore ...

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, ...

You've probably heard it all your life: Eating sweets will rot your teeth. But while a diet high in sugar certainly promotes the formation of cavities (as well as other medical problems, such as ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Your teeth may decay and even fall out if you don't treat a cavity. Eric Raptosh Photography/Getty Images If you don't treat a ...

Experts warn that delaying routine dental care can quickly lead to cavities, pain, and infections that affect a child’s ...

"[Anesthesia] should be avoided if possible, unless a condition requires it and it is the safest route," Dr. Robert Delarosa tells PEOPLE The tragic death of 3-year-old Marvelena Rady on Saturday ...

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 ...