Dental Caries or Tooth Decay in children, which is commonly referred to as 'cavities' is a matter of concern for parents. It is one of the most prevalent health problems in this era. The sight of ...

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 ...

CARIES (tooth decay) has been one of the most common dental health conditions in the world, regardless of whether a nation is developed or developing. Even with the advent of technological ...

Many toothpastes contain fluoride as an active ingredient in preventing tooth decay, and in some countries and regions, fluoride is added to tap water to prevent tooth decay. Live Science, a science ...

New research shows that 'hacking' the communication channels between microbes in the mouth could boost levels of beneficial ...

Coconut oil attacks the bacteria behind tooth decay and could be used in dental care products, according to research. Scientists found that coconut oil which had been treated with enzymes stopped the ...

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 ...