Tooth decay is the No. 1 chronic infectious disease affecting children nationwide, the CDC reports, and can begin as early as a child’s first birthday. The good news is, parents and caregivers can ...
The secret to preventing tooth decay may have been hiding in your mouth all along. Increasing levels of an amino acid in ...
Nursing caries, or early childhood caries, affects infants due to milk stagnating on teeth during feeding. Prevention ...
Tooth decay is one of the most common infectious diseases of childhood. It may be tempting to put oral hygiene on the back burner at this age because baby teeth are not permanent, but they are very ...
Driving through downtown Dallas, you might see a striking banner hanging at the U-turn bridge, near the Walnut Hill exit on Central Expressway (US 75): “Stop Fluoridation!” Below it, other banners ...
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Dental cavities are about five times more common than asthma and seven times more common than hay fever. According to the Indiana School of Medicine, it can affect a child’s ...
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Trick-or-treating is a fun way for kids and families to get outside, but lots of candy could mean decaying teeth. Childhood tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease, ...
The discovery that fluoride can help people maintain healthy teeth dates back to Colorado Springs in the early 1900s. That’s when a young dentist named Frederick McKay noticed brown staining on the ...
Resealing may significantly reduce dental decay long term and at a reasonable cost, making it a compelling option for inclusion in insurance and Medicaid coverage. This study was recently published in ...
People generally try to keep hair out of their mouths, but it turns out hair may be good for teeth. Keratin is a protein found in hair and wool. When applied to teeth, it mixes with the minerals in ...
Candy is not great for your teeth, but it's not the only thing to be mindful of for better oral health. "It's not just obvious sugary treats that pose a risk to teeth," registered dental hygienist ...