Cavities are one of the most common forms of tooth decay among children in the United States. They affect roughly 20 percent of children between the ages of 5 and 11. Multiple factors can influence ...

Sure, we care a lot about our bodily health and mental health — but how often do you prioritize your dental health? (Illustration: Erik Mace for Yahoo Health) Unless you’re a dentist, chances are you ...

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 ...

Research reveals that having cavities and gum disease dramatically increases your risk of potentially fatal health events.

Cavities may not make your dentist too happy, but cancer doctors on the other hand may feel differently following new research. A study finds people with more dental cavities are significantly less ...

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 ...

You just finished your diligent nightly routine of brushing and flossing your teeth, but your partner – who slacks on regular tooth care – hops into bed and tries to plant a big, fat kiss on you. Can ...

Eat candy and fight tooth decay. What a sweet concept, right? Well, microbiologists in Berlin are trying to make that dream a reality. They've created a sugarless mint that's aimed at washing out ...

Children whose mothers had insufficient levels of vitamin D in pregnancy were more likely to have tooth decay by age 6 years, ...