(CNN) — Two teeth from a man who lived approximately 4,000 years ago have been discovered to have an abundance of bacteria that primarily cause tooth decay and gum disease. The rare find could help ...

Know the top 5 common dental diseases, from cavities to gingivitis, their causes, symptoms, and simple prevention tips for ...

Aggressive brushing can do more harm than good. Dentist Dr. Kabir Bhogal reveals 7 surprising ways it affects your teeth, ...

If your child eats a lot of sticky foods, she may be at risk for cavities between the teeth. Dr. Martha Ann Keels, a pediatric dentist at Duke Children’s, explains why these foods often cause cavities ...

Tooth decay is the most common health condition worldwide. While it is preventable and treatable, billions of people are ...

Baby teeth are important and ways to protect them from dental cavities. Children who get cavities before six years old are more prone to cavities later in life. Strategies to prevent cavities Gently ...

Flossing is considered as a cornerstone for effective oral health. Dentists recognize flossing as a practice that prevents ...

Dr Devikar said that neither biscuits nor chocolates are good for teeth, but biscuits do more damage because they stick and ...

How are your kids doing in the cavity wars? Despite giant steps in dental care in recent decades, teeth continue to be attacked by one simple substance - sugar. Dentists are reporting an increase in ...

As Halloween nears, you might be strategizing how to deal with your child’s annual sack of Halloween candy after a big night of trick-or-treating. It’s no secret that sugar is bad for teeth. But the ...

The toffee was developed specifically to stick better to the teeth. The results? “The [tooth decay] was high in groups which received sugar in sticky form between meals. In the Control, Sucrose and ...