Certain habits and health conditions can increase your risk of tooth loss. These include dry mouth which is often caused by ...

However, scientists do not yet understand why. Dental cavities or caries are small holes or openings in a person’s teeth. They develop when areas of the teeth decay over time. Poor oral hygiene ...

A cavity which is also called tooth decay is a hole that forms in our tooth. Cavities start small and then slowly become bigger if left untreated and they don’t cause any pain in the beginning ...

Uganda’s oral health statistics are alarming. About 32.5 percent of children and 66.7 percent of adults suffer from dental ...

“While gum disease – also known as gingivitis and periodontal disease – is common in older adults, and in most cases caused by bacteria from a build-up of plaque and tartar as a result of poor oral ...

When we consume sugary or acidic foods, harmful bacteria metabolise these substances, producing acids that erode tooth enamel, leading to cavities.” Cavities are holes that form in your teeth ...

They focused on issues including cavities, infections, and abscesses ... of very young children suggest that this population ...

“When we eat sugar, it interacts with the bacteria in plaque to produce acid, which can slowly dissolve the enamel on our teeth and create holes or cavities,” explains Whitley. “Cavities can ...

Sealants protect against cavities that can form in the natural tiny holes and cracks on the outside of teeth. Kids from about 6 to 12 benefit from having sealants painted and hardened onto the ...

A Dentist has revealed that about 70 percent of Nigerians lose their teeth annually to tooth decay saying that most cases that lead to tooth extraction emanate ...

A West Auckland woman who repeatedly subjected a boy to horrific torture – including stabbing him with a chef’s knife and a ...