A 59,000-year-old Neanderthal molar contains evidence of a cavity removal procedure, offering fresh insight into these early humans' intelligence.

New research suggests that removing fluoride from public water would increase dental care costs and tooth decay for children across the United States. Researchers found removing fluoride was ...

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Cavities do not appear overnight—and waiting for pain is often the biggest mistake people make. James Bekker, DDS, breaks down how cavities form, why frequent sugar exposure is more damaging than ...

ABILENE, Texas — The City of Abilene has temporarily paused adding fluoride to the public water supply in response to potential changes to federal guidelines. We spoke with a local dentist, Dr. Norm ...

Poor oral hygiene, cavities, and tooth loss increase the risk of developing certain cancers. However, scientists do not yet understand why. Dental cavities or caries are small holes or openings in a ...

A cavity is a hole in the tooth. Signs of a cavity include spots or holes on the surface of the tooth and pain sensitivity in the area. Cavities are a symptom of tooth decay. They develop when ...