A new HelloNation article outlines how tooth decay progresses and what determines whether a dentist recommends a filling or a root canal. BRYANT, Ark., April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- How do you know if ...

Helping your baby grow healthy teeth starts when their first tooth emerges, Intermountain Children’s Health experts say.

Our daily diets are filled with foods that can unknowingly harm our teeth. Sugars, acids, and certain textures can weaken ...

The No. 1 chronic infectious disease affecting children isn’t colds or flu. It’s tooth decay – and it’s contagious. Decay can start as soon as teeth appear in the mouth. By age 5, about 60 percent of ...

Removing fluoride from drinking water could lead to more cavities in kids and higher health care costs, a new analysis ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dental Hygienist Elizabeth Valdivia, right, cleans the teeth of Armani Allen, 2, as his mom, Nicole Nelson, of Long Beach, holds ...

Snus is clearly linked to damage to the gums. The connection to tooth decay, however, remains unclear, according to a ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Trick-or-treating is a fun way for kids and families to get outside, but lots of candy could mean decaying teeth. Childhood tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease, ...

Natural Solution for Tooth Decay In today's world, many individuals face the issue of tooth decay. This problem can lead to ...

Squirting the sugar substitute xylitol on infants' teeth could help prevent tooth decay, a disease that afflicts an estimated 28 percent of U.S. children ages 2 to 5, according to a new study. Severe ...