cavities

Vaping may increase a person's risk for cavities and tooth decay, preliminary new research suggests.The aerosolized e-liquid used in vape pens may cover teeth in a sugary, sticky film that promotes…

Imagine stopping a tooth cavity in its tracks with just a drop of liquid brushed onto the offending spot. No shots, drilling, anxiety or pain involved. The tooth is instantly stronger and less…

Painless treatment could soon give the green light to treating tooth decay in children Filling a cavity is no fun. there may be pain, gunfire, numbness, and the harrowing…

If the high-pitched purr of a dentist's drill digging into your molar terrifies you, that's good news! There might be fewer fillings in your…

Lots of people don't like going to the dentist, especially children. Now some doctors are using a new fluid to painlessly address cavities without a drill.Just ask Andrea Webb, mother of a…

About 27% of older adults have untreated tooth decay. Dental hygienist Jennifer Geiselhofer treats seniors with silver diamine fluoride, an alternative to combating cavities, in order to obtain a…