More than one in three parents say their child has faced issues like tooth decay, cavities, stained teeth, gum concerns or ...

More than 1 in 3 parents reported that their child has dealt with dental problems linked to a lack of routine oral hygiene, ...

Electric toothbrushes can be especially helpful for older adults, as they are more effective at removing plaque and easier to use for people with arthritis or other mobility issues. Regular dental ...

Did you know that the top chronic infectious disease affecting children isn’t colds or flu. It’s tooth decay – and it’s contagious.

In summary, brushing, flossing, regular dental visits, a healthy diet, and staying hydrated are the foundations of good ...

Cardiac disease, diabetes, arthritis, and lots of other age-related illnesses get all the attention. But a study posted in the Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine found that tooth ...

Why? Because fluoridation helps to prevent the most common chronic disease in children: tooth decay. In the early 1900s, people in Colorado Springs, Colo., got brown spots and mottled areas on ...