Using a drill can help dentists clean and sterilize the area before applying a resin or metal filling to restore the decayed ...

Getting a filling at the dentist can be painful, expensive and generally miserable. A crown or a root canal is even worse.

Dental experts caution that not every cavity requires immediate drilling, with some early-stage decay reversible through improved oral care. While prompt treatment can prevent serious complications, ...

Michael Schurr's team studies how adding a new type of material to dental fillings or tooth sealants could lead to ...

Sugar is not a direct cause of tooth decay, although it creates a favorable environment for bacteria that destroy tooth ...

However, sugar is not the direct cause of cavities. Nor is it a corrosive substance, like the common classroom experiment ...

To get the benefits of using an electric toothbrush, such as cleaner, whiter teeth, you'll want to make sure you're using it ...

It sounds simple. Pick up a toothbrush, scrub, rinse, done. But dentists say that this everyday habit often goes wrong in ...

Eddie Crouch, the chair of the British Dental Association, has spoken out over some of the most 'shocking' instances of child ...

"Many parents, especially those with younger children, do not realize how dangerous [these snacks] are for the teeth." ...

Tooth loss is often seen as inevitable with age but experts say that's a myth. With the right care and habits, keeping your natural teeth for life is possible.