Bacteria in our mouth thrive on food particles left on teeth, forming a soft sticky film called plaque. Bacteria in plaque use the sugar and starch in what you eat and drink to make acids. The acids ...

Dental caries, commonly referred to as cavities or tooth decay, continue to be big problems among young children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tooth decay is the most ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Did the kids brush this morning? February is National Children's Dental Health Month. The focus, this time, is on tooth decay. According to the CDC, just over half of all kids, ...

Despite the World Health Organization’s recent warning about it, aspartame doesn’t pose a cancer risk, the FDA and industry experts insist — but given that the artificial sweetener is used in many ...

Common signs of a cavity include tooth discoloration, holes, and pain or sensitivity. A cavity is tooth decay, often caused by eating sugary foods and drinks or failing to keep your teeth clean. To ...