Tooth decay, also known as dental caries, is the destruction of the hard tooth tissue. For a tooth to decay four factors need to be present: a natural tooth or root surface, sugar, bacteria and the ...

Information about tooth decay (dental caries) and your treatment with Bristol Dental School. Tooth decay (also called dental caries) is the breakdown of teeth caused by plaque bacteria and dietary ...

Advertisements for special toothpastes, powders and gums suggest that it’s possible. Here’s what dental experts say. By Katie Camero Most of us know that the best defense against tooth decay — or ...

Tooth decay can begin as soon as your child gets their first baby tooth. Fluoride, dental sealants, and regular dental cleanings can help prevent cavities from developing. According to the Centers for ...

More than a quarter of British children are afraid to smile because they have such bad tooth decay, shocking new dental figures reveal. Bad teeth are causing embarrassment, fear and eating problems ...

Tooth decay is a common dental problem that occurs when bacteria in the mouth produce acid that erodes the enamel of the teeth, leading to cavities, pain, and even tooth loss. Tooth decay happens when ...

The number of children in England having their teeth removed because of decay has increased for the fourth year in a row, new figures suggest. In 2014-15 there were 33,781 cases of children, aged 10 ...

Children found to have severe dental decay should be referred to NHS safeguarding teams because it may be an indicator of wider neglect at home, experts have warned. Researchers at King’s College ...