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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

You’ve swapped candy for nuts, ditched soda for lemon water, and still, your dentist tells you, you’ve got a cavity. If you thought cutting out sugar was the golden ticket to a cavity-free smile, ...

It's common knowledge that sugar causes cavities, but new research provides evidence that -- depending on your genetic makeup -- starches could also be a contributing factor. It's common knowledge ...

San Antonio – Halloween is a time for sweet treats, but if we’re not careful, it can lead to trouble with cavities. “Everybody’s mouth has bacteria in (it), and that bacteria is what causes cavities.

Dr. Burnett said chocolate causes the least damage because it melts faster and is easier to remove from your teeth Parents after Halloween have to decide how much children can eat of the candy they ...