For generations, treating a cavity has often meant sitting in a dentist’s chair for drilling and a filling. Now, researchers ...

Pure, unsweetened cranberry juice may offer a potential benefit for oral health by slowing the growth of dental plaque ...

No drill, no needle, no sedation, and the hardest part for parents may be one lingering trade-off.

A simple liquid painted onto teeth in seconds can stop cavities without drilling, injections, or anesthesia, according to a major clinical trial involving young children. The inexpensive treatment ...

An innovative and inexpensive treatment could someday replace surgery for cavities, one of the most common dental conditions.

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is applied directly to a cavity using a small, sponge-tipped applicator. Unlike a traditional ...

Untreated tooth decay is Earth’s most common health condition. A biologist explains how farming, sugar and oral bacteria made ...

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, ...

Tooth loss is often the final stage of oral diseases like dental caries and periodontal disease, and has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and higher mortality rates, ...