Cavities are incredibly common, affecting 90% of adults between the ages of 19 and 64 — but they are often preventable. Also known as "dental caries," cavities are damaged areas in the hard parts of ...

I dread going to the dentist as much as the next person — which is why any video suggesting that I might not have to catches my attention. Lately, I’ve been drawn to TikTok clips sharing how to ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within the last decade, roughly 17 percent of children ages 5 to 19 had untreated cavities. Cavities, also called dental caries, are ...

Common signs of a cavity include tooth discoloration, holes, and pain or sensitivity. A cavity is tooth decay, often caused by eating sugary foods and drinks or failing to keep your teeth clean. To ...

Dental fillings are far from being a pleasant experience, but right now they're necessary to fill cavities and prevent further damage. A research team at the University of Nottingham in the UK could ...

The Conversation reports that sugar corrodes teeth within seconds as bacteria form plaque, leading to cavities.

Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year is often packed with opportunities to consume sugar. But what happens in your mouth during those first minutes and ...