Poor oral hygiene can cause problems ranging from cavities and tooth sensitivity to advanced gum disease. However, proper oral hygiene and regular checkups can easily prevent most dental problems.

Also known as dental caries or cavities, tooth decay occurs when plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that forms when you eat sugars or starches, is allowed to linger on teeth for too long. Who’s at risk ...

Dental problems can be a challenge for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Their gums often show signs of aging. They may forget to brush their teeth, or they might not remember how to use the toothbrush ...

Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars in the very back of your mouth. These teeth typically come in during the late teen years or early adulthood. If a wisdom tooth gets stuck under your gum or ...

During a launch party for a pair of products from Kuraray Noritake during the California Dental Association meeting in Anaheim, Dr. Richard Young dished on what he believes is the biggest problem for ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- What started as a toothache from a lost filling became a raging infection that landed Christopher Smith in the University of Louisville Hospital emergency room, then in intensive ...

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How to prevent or treat the (sometimes painful) troubles that can lurk in your mouth. Problem: Tooth Decay Also known as dental caries or cavities, tooth decay occurs when plaque, a sticky film of ...