Tooth decay occurs when bacteria in the mouth produce acids that attack the enamel, or protective outer layer of the tooth. If left untreated, tooth decay could lead to gum disease, cavities, and ...

Tooth decay mostly occurs when plaque, a sticky film of bacteria accumulates on the teeth and produces acids that erode the enamel. If left untreated, it can penetrate deeper into the tooth ...

“The decay rate is lower in fluoridated areas than it is in non-fluoridated areas, so the city water is actually pretty good for you here in Lake Charles, as far as tooth decay,” said Sanders. One of ...

Tooth decay is caused by factors including poor hygiene and diet, but what most people don’t know is that parents can pass their own cavity-causing bacteria to their babies.

But, according to Dr. Kami Hoss, a nationally recognized dental expert, co-founder of The Super Dentists, and author of the bestselling book If Your Mouth Could Talk, this crisis is preventable.

Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease in the U.S. − more common than childhood obesity, asthma and diabetes -- according to researchers from the National Health Institute.

If a professional determines you are a good candidate for a tooth gem, they’ll follow certain procedures to ensure your tooth is protected. This process involves isolating the tooth and placing the ...

Here’s what dentists tell Yahoo Life about the potential to reverse dental cavities — and why you can’t escape their offices entirely. Is it possible to reverse a cavity?

Dental experts warn that the simultaneous erosion of Medicaid and fluoridation could exacerbate a crisis of rural oral health and reverse decades of progress against tooth decay, particularly for ...