Key TakeawaysTartar (also called dental calculus) forms when plaque isn't removed within 24 to 72 hours and hardens on the teeth.Once tartar has formed, brushing, flossing and home remedies generally ...

In the U.K., health experts are worried about the numbers of children who need to have rotten teeth removed in hospital. For the most recent twelve months reviewed (2013-2014), a staggering 26,000 ...

Tooth decay and cavities are the most prevalent health problem in the state and as children’s diets worsen in the grip of the obesity epidemic more and more youngsters are being forced to have teeth ...

Soaring numbers of children have had to be admitted to hospital to have rotten teeth removed while thousands more are enduring lengthy and painful waits. The number of youngsters undergoing procedures ...