Fillings aren’t the best solution for repairing teeth. Over time, they will weaken tooth structure, have a limited lifespan, ...

Applying a thin layer of resin (known as resin infiltration) over the area affected by tooth decay. If a cavity is present, a filling is necessary. Decay is removed and the cavity is cleaned and ...

Scientists are getting closer to making it possible for adults to grow their own replacement teeth—offering a natural ...

Scientists have grown a tooth in a lab, marking a significant step toward regenerative dental treatments. The study, carried out in London by King's College and Imperial College, used a specially ...

And yet, it’s still flying under the radar. A staggering 1 billion ... Meanwhile, 20% of kids up to age 12 are already struggling with tooth decay. What’s worse is that the mouth is ...

Two recent polls have found that the largest share of Americans support fluoridation, but a sizable minority does not. Utah just became the first state to ban it.

Dental experts warn that the simultaneous erosion of Medicaid and fluoridation could exacerbate a crisis of rural oral health and reverse decades of progress against tooth decay, particularly for ...