Few health misfortunes are more universally understood or dreaded than a toothache. The dull, persistent discomfort can easily turn into throbbing pain that can be made even worse by sinus pressure, ...

Poor oral hygiene, cavities, and tooth loss increase the risk of developing certain cancers. However, scientists do not yet understand why. Dental cavities or caries are small holes or openings in a ...

If you’ve gone to the dentist recently and suddenly have some cavities, dentists may be able to explain a unique reason why. Hint: It may be especially likely if you’ve been attending lots of New Year ...

Yes, even with the best habits, you can still get cavities if the other tooth-damaging factors aren’t aligned. In this article, we’ll share the non-oral-hygiene-related reasons why your teeth aren’t ...

Even healthy routines can lead to dental problems if not done the right way. Kyounga “Cecilia” Cheon, D.M.D., M.S., Director of the Finn Pediatric Dentistry Clinic at the UAB School of Dentistry, ...

Have you ever had a cavity? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say it’s almost a certainty. According to the CDC, about 90% of adults aged 20 and older have had at least one cavity. In ...