Untreated tooth decay in mothers almost doubles the odds of tooth decay in their children, according to a University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) study that examined the oral health of rural ...

Advertisements for special toothpastes, powders and gums suggest that it’s possible. Here’s what dental experts say. By Katie Camero Most of us know that the best defense against tooth decay — or ...

The discovery that fluoride can help people maintain healthy teeth dates back to Colorado Springs in the early 1900s. That’s when a young dentist named Frederick McKay noticed brown staining on the ...