A pediatric dentist in Houston is seeing an increase in patients with cavities and believes it could be linked to wearing face masks. Dr. Piya Ghandi, a board certified pediatric dentist and owner of ...

Dental fillings are far from being a pleasant experience, but right now they're necessary to fill cavities and prevent further damage. A research team at the University of Nottingham in the UK could ...

Cavities are one of the most common dental problems in toddlers and children. Also referred to as tooth decay, a cavity is a permanently damaged area in a tooth. They can develop in your child’s ...

Dentistry can save your teeth, but it's rare to see exactly how the process works. A dentist walked Insider through replacing cavities in two different teeth. Cavities are part of life — nine out of ...

Even elementary schoolers know that munching on candy and not brushing their teeth can cause cavities. It’s one of the earliest oral care lessons everyone learns. But beyond the basics of dental ...

Cavities, or tooth decay, are small holes in the teeth. As a result, there is no natural way to remove them at home. Only a dentist can fix a cavity by filling it in. That said, home care can prevent ...

I dread going to the dentist as much as the next person — which is why any video suggesting that I might not have to catches my attention. Lately, I’ve been drawn to TikTok clips sharing how to ...

Cavities may indirectly cause bad breath by making it easier for bacteria to hide and contribute to the smell. Bad breath (halitosis) is extremely common, with an estimated 50% of all adults ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr's plan to remove fluoride from drinking water has sparked widespread concern, with one Congressman and former dentist warning there will be "a lot more cavities to fill." RFK Jr., ...