Tooth decay (dental caries) is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases in the United States. The good news is there are ways to prevent it. Even the tiniest teeth can decay. There are habits ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — 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 ...

BUTTE, Mont. - Tooth decay is the No. 1 chronic disease among children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They estimate 65 percent of Montana children will have at least one ...

Dear Reader: Tooth decay is a disease of the mouth that can lead to cavities and infection. But before we start talking about sick teeth, let’s talk about healthy teeth. Each tooth has one or more ...

The secret to preventing tooth decay may have been hiding in your mouth all along. Increasing levels of an amino acid in ...

Dental diseases are the most widespread non-communicable diseases on Earth: the World Health Organization said it repeatedly. And yet, it’s still flying under the radar. A staggering 1 billion people ...

Molars play a critical role in chewing, but they are also the teeth most likely to develop cavities. Their deep grooves and ...