Tooth decay (dental caries) is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases in the United States. Dr. David Krol, a pediatrician, serves as Medical director of the Connecticut Children’s Care ...

Just recently, my family and I had our most recent dental appointment. At the visit, we discussed many topics regarding my ...

But if washing out the minty aftertaste of the paste is absolutely necessary, then it is best to rinse out 20 minutes after the initial brush or take a tiny sip of water. This one’s a brush job. After ...

Impacted wisdom teeth happen when there's not enough room in your mouth for your third molars to emerge and they get stuck ...

Squirting the sugar substitute xylitol on infants' teeth could help prevent tooth decay, a disease that afflicts an estimated 28 percent of U.S. children ages 2 to 5, according to a new study. Severe ...

Hannah Kero has lost five adult teeth already and is fundraising for implants so she can finally smile with confidence.

Dental erosion is a growing concern, distinct from bacterial decay, and we explore the causes, from acidic foods to GERD, and ...