Persistent dental myths about everything from brushing to one's diet can affect people's ability to make better decisions about their oral health. Getting to the truth of the matter is crucial for ...

An inexpensive, cavity-fighting liquid called silver diamine fluoride (SDF) works as well as dental sealants to keep tooth decay at bay in a school cavity prevention and treatment program, according ...

Severe cystitis, pneumonia or tooth decay could increase the risk of dementia. A study of hundreds of thousands of people across Finland has found that people who were treated in hospital for these ...

Nearly 40 percent of people aged five and older in Rwanda are affected by untreated dental cavities, with children between one and nine particularly at risk. Approximately one in three children has ...

A leading dental expert and President of the Nigerian Society for Restorative Dentistry, Professor Linda Oge Okoye, has raised alarm over the rising burden of tooth decay in Nigeria, urging both ...

Fluoride helps protect teeth by strengthening enamel, making it harder for bacteria to cause damage. HealthDay News — Removing fluoride from drinking water could lead to more cavities in kids and ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy has maintained that the target of his war on fluoride is ...

STACEY Gardiner thought her vaping habit was harmless, until her pearly whites turned black. The 41-year-old first puffed ...

You’ll likely see both hydroxyapatite and nano-hydroxyapatite on ingredient lists. Both are biocompatible minerals to what’s ...

When it comes to tap water vs. bottled water, which is the healthiest and safest choice? Keep reading for the verdict, ...

Nicotine pouches, vapes and other smoke-free devices are becoming increasingly popular because they deliver nicotine without the toxic chemicals of tobacco smoke. However, politicians nationwide are ...

A reverse mortgage allows homeowners to cash in on the value they've poured into their homes. Unlike home equity loans or HELOCs, however, they don't have to make payments until they move out or pass ...