Dental caries, commonly referred to as cavities or tooth decay, continue to be big problems among young children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tooth decay is the most ...

Cavities are one of the most common dental problems in children, but a simple, painless treatment called a dental sealant can offer lasting protection. Typically, sealants are recommended for children ...

Dr. Scott Hadland from Mass. General Brigham discusses the concerning rise of emergency room visits for children with teeth ...

Dental issues aren’t just about shelling out for a filling or a crown—they can take a toll that goes way beyond your wallet. Sure, the dentist’s bill stings, but five common tooth troubles pack a ...

With age comes a greater risk that things will go wrong with your teeth. Among adults, procedures such as filling cavities tend to peak in your early to mid-50s, according to the Health Policy ...

At 6:04 a.m. on a chilly Friday in April, Katheryn Newton was standing outside the Conway Expo Center, near the front of a long line that snaked around the building’s exterior. She and a friend, ...

Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the ...

Not everyone has wisdom teeth, which usually develop fully at the back of the mouth between the ages of 18 and 24 years. Various factors can result in a lack of wisdom teeth, including genetics and ...