The next major innovation in dental care just might be a new ingredient added to our toothpaste and mouthwash from an unlikely source: sheep’s wool or human hair. Both contain the fibrous protein ...

Arnold Dental & Implant Centre now offers white composite tooth fillings in Nottingham, helping patients restore damaged or ...

Not sure you need that cavity filled? Dentists have different views on drilling. Here is when to ask questions or seek a second opinion.

The human body is a marvellous thing. But like anything built by evolution, it has plenty of flaws. Consider teeth. Whereas sharks grow new teeth throughout their lives, adult humans get one set, ...

Scientists might have found the perfect solution to repairing tooth cavities, and it's surprisingly simple. Experts from the U.K. have developed a gel that uses chemicals found in saliva to repair and ...

Certain types of food wear down your teeth. The longer these foods stick to the surface of your teeth, the more acidic your mouth will become, leading to the formation of cavities. When this happens, ...

Tooth decay can begin as soon as your child gets their first baby tooth. Fluoride, dental sealants, and regular dental cleanings can help prevent cavities from developing. According to the Centers for ...

Receding or sensitive gums, yellowing teeth, bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease are among the distressing symptoms of a ...

THE universal enemy of oral health has essentially been elucidated by the equation: germs plus sugar equals acid production.

A tooth abscess is a collection of pus that forms inside a tooth or its surrounding structures. The abscess itself is one of the later stages of tooth decay, and typically occurs before tooth loss.