Cavities, also known as caries or tooth decay, are common among children. Left untreated your child can experience pain and infection. This can lead to problems with speaking, eating, and learning.

A growing body of evidence highlights the critical link between oral health and overall well-being. Yet, despite the importance of preventive care, childhood tooth decay remains a persistent issue — ...

Dental caries, more commonly known as tooth decay or cavities, is the most widespread disease globally, affecting more than ...

This National Dental Hygiene Month, Colgate-Palmolive’s global research reveals the harmful impact of dental cavities on children and their parents Tooth pain leads to worry, anxiety and sadness in ...

Zoe McDonald has worked as a content creator and producer for more than eight years. She has held staff positions at national media brands as well as local outlets. She developed an interest in health ...

If you were to name the biggest causes of cavities, there’s a good chance that candy and soda would be at the top of your list. There’s no denying that sugary foods and drinks can destroy tooth enamel ...

Fluoride does more than just prevent cavities—it actually strengthens teeth before they even come in. James Bekker, DMD, a pediatric dentist at University of Utah Health, explains how fluoride ...

“He hides his smile in every school photo,” Jayden’s mother told me, holding up a picture of her 6-year-old son. I first met Jayden – not his real name – as a patient at the University of Florida ...

Tooth decay can begin very early in a child’s life. If five states ban fluoride in drinking water, the costs to Medicaid for a significant increase in kids with cavities could top $40 million within ...

Childhood cavities may signal more than dental trouble. New research links early tooth decay to higher risks of heart disease ...