Dentist wearing a blue surgical mask and gloves leans over a patient's head to inspect his teeth with a mirror. Dentists say to "brush twice a day" to prevent sticky plaque from building up on your ...

Let’s Find Out if Blue or Pink Snacks Will Cause Cavities ?! Then We Find out What Happens When You Don’t Brush Your Teeth !!

There are many microbes that live in the human mouth, and while some are harmless, others like Streptococcus mutans are a major cause of tooth decay. It's thought that infants easily acquire these ...

Scientists have found that bacteria and fungi in the human mouth can join forces to form a so-called superorganism that is stronger and more tenacious than regular microbes. These superorganisms have ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The epidemic of tooth decay in our country's young children has increased over the past 30 years and is now a public health crisis. A study by the American Academy of Pediatric ...

Pain from cavities can range from a dull ache to sharp tooth pain. You can have a higher risk of cavities if you have poor ...