NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / Getting a tooth pulled can be intimidating for many dental patients. Extractions can be necessary for your oral health in certain instances, ...

Calgary, Alberta, added fluoride back to its water after a large increase in tooth decay fcafotodigital/Getty Florida is the second state to remove the mineral fluoride from its water supply, after ...

The ADA has released its first restorative clinical guideline for the removal of tooth decay. An expert panel of dentists developed the guideline following an extensive review of nearly 300 published ...

A sticky coat plaque forms on the tooth surface called plaque, which is easily removed by general oral hygiene measures like tooth-brushing, use of dental floss, mouthwash and any oral hygiene aid.

Maintaining good oral hygiene is essential for preventing common dental and gum diseases that affect the mouth, teeth, lips, tongue and other parts of the oral cavity. Health experts recommend simple ...

Impacted wisdom teeth happen when a wisdom tooth gets lodged underneath the gum line. This can trigger irritation, pain, and ultimately lead to gum disease and tooth decay if not treated. Impacted ...

A new study has revealed that tooth decay (dental caries) can be stopped, reversed, and prevented without the need for the traditional 'fill and drill' approach that has dominated dental care for ...

Three-year trial comparing three treatment strategies for tooth decay in children's teeth finds no evidence to suggest that conventional fillings are more successful than sealing decay into teeth, or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tooth decay is largely caused by sugar, which interacts with bacteria on our teeth to cause damage. (Getty Images) (Catherine ...

Anthea Rhodes is the founding director of the Royal Children's Hospital National Child Health Poll. This project receives funding from the Royal Children's Hospital Foundation. Mihiri J Silva receives ...