Snus is clearly linked to damage to the gums. The connection to tooth decay, however, remains unclear, according to a ...

If five states ban fluoride in drinking water, the costs to Medicaid for a significant increase in kids with cavities could ...

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is pushing back against a decision to remove fluoride from local drinking water. Central ...

When public health measures are working as intended, most people don’t think twice about them. But one of the most effective ...

The secret to preventing tooth decay may have been hiding in your mouth all along. Increasing levels of an amino acid in saliva can turn bacterial biofilms from damaging to protective, a clinical ...

Here are simple oral hygiene tips to prevent cavities and tooth decay, strengthen enamel naturally, and maintain healthy ...

Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the ...

Research suggests that poor oral health in childhood may not be as harmless as once believed. Experts warn that neglecting ...

Menopause might be best known for hot flashes and night sweats — but did you know it could be taking a bite out of your smile ...