I dread going to the dentist as much as the next person — which is why any video suggesting that I might not have to catches my attention. Lately, I’ve been drawn to TikTok clips sharing how to ...

Dental caries, also called “cavities” or “tooth decay,” can be debilitating. Modern dentistry has tried-and-tested solutions for treating caries of many shapes and sizes without needing to remove the ...

For decades, many adults likely passed their twice-yearly dental exams and teeth cleanings like the stars in an old Crest ...

Dental hygienist Jennifer Geiselhofer often cleans the teeth of senior patients who can’t easily get to a dentist’s office. But until recently, if she found a cavity, there was little she could do. “I ...

We’ve all heard the scary stories about cavities. Those little holes in your teeth that cause pain and sometimes lead to bigger problems. But there’s also plenty of confusion around how cavities work.

Wearing dental braces necessitates diligent oral hygiene to prevent cavities and gum disease. Braces create hard-to-reach ...

In the surgical wing of the Center for Pediatric Dentistry at Seattle Children’s Hospital, Devon Koester, 2 ½ years old, was resting last month in his mother’s arms as an anesthesiologist held a ...

A school-based cavity prevention program involving nearly 7,000 elementary school students reduced cavities by more than 50 percent, according to a study led by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Sometimes it can be ...

Maintaining optimal oral hygiene is essential for a radiant smile and overall health and well-being. Among the plethora of oral health products available, Dental Defender stands out, promising to ...

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