The Conversation reports that sugar corrodes teeth within seconds as bacteria form plaque, leading to cavities.

Almost as soon as lasers were invented in the 1960s, curious dentists wondered if these powerful forms of light could be used on teeth, though those early lasers were much too crude for any useful ...

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 ...

Some signs that you have plaque on your teeth include bad breath, yellow teeth, and bleeding gums. Reduce dental plaque by brushing and flossing twice a day and using a plaque-fighting mouthwash. When ...

Many traditional holiday treats - such as hard candies - also tend to stick to the teeth and the spaces between them, making them harder to remove with regular brushing. On top of that, alcohol ...

Molars play a critical role in chewing, but they are also the teeth most likely to develop cavities. Their deep grooves and ...

Pain from cavities can range from a dull ache to sharp tooth pain. You can have a higher risk of cavities if you have poor ...

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 ...

Imaging aided in the treatment of a woman who experienced months of nasal congestion and blood-tinged secretions due to a rare intranasal tooth thought initially to be a rhinolith. The case report was ...

The first thing people notice when they meet you is your smile. To be more confident when giving wide-mouthed, eye-crinkling smiles, people want healthy, pearly white teeth. But toothpastes only ...

Brushing your teeth might seem like a simple task you do twice a day, especially if you have an electric toothbrush that does most of the work for you. You put a pea-sized amount of toothpaste on the ...