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

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

Gail Lane has never seen the face of the man she loves. A decade ago, she lost her vision, leaving her with only memories of ...

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

But aching teeth mid-run could also be a sign of a few different health concerns, Laubmeier warns. For one, the pain could be ...

Oral health is one of the first habits we are taught as kids, but these habits need to be enforced regularly. A survey reveals how kids do not understand the importance of dental care, leading to ...

“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 ...

LONDON, March 8 — England yesterday launched a national campaign to teach children in schools and nurseries how to brush their teeth properly, as the nation grapples with a dental health crisis. Up to ...

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 ...

“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 ...

Eating starch can lead to cavities—just like sugar does—among ... make sure you brush your teeth," said paper author and molecular nutrition professor Angela Poole in a statement.

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 ...