February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and it’s believed that half of elementary school-aged kids have cavities. Dentists say that early care can prevent most tooth decay before it leads ...

That tiny black spot you’ve been ignoring in your back molar isn’t going away on its own. In fact, it’s probably getting bigger every day, quietly eating away at your tooth while you hope it’s just a ...

Cavities are incredibly common, affecting 90% of adults between the ages of 19 and 64 — but they are often preventable. Also known as "dental caries," cavities are damaged areas in the hard parts of ...

Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year is often packed with opportunities to consume sugar. But what happens in your mouth during those first minutes and ...

When you drink cold water or a hot cup of coffee, do your teeth feel a little sensitive? Or, when you take a bite of food, do you have a toothache shortly after? If you answered yes, you might be ...

As National Children’s Dental Health Month shines a spotlight on kids’ well-being, dental experts say one of the most ...

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 ...

Even healthy routines can lead to dental problems if not done the right way. Kyounga “Cecilia” Cheon, D.M.D., M.S., Director of the Finn Pediatric Dentistry Clinic at the UAB School of Dentistry, ...