Colorado’s finding of a history of tooth decay in 61% of third graders is both in line with the national average and still ...

In the U.S., 27% of adults don’t have dental insurance, according to the most recent State of Oral Health Equity in America ...

Dr. Lisa Simon, dentist and researcher, joins Lisa Dent to discuss her study that finds that banning fluoride nationwide would result in an increase in tooth decay in children while increasing the ...

For many, a visit to the dentist brings fear, anxiety, or memories of uncomfortable experiences. But dentistry is changing – ...

Cavities are incredibly common, affecting 90% of adults between the ages of 19 and 64 — but they are often preventable.Also ...

How important are baby teeth when they eventually fall out anyway? That’s the question addressed in HelloNation Magazine by ...

Fluoridating our water was an easy way to provide children from all backgrounds and socioeconomic status the same standard of ...

A staggering 1 billion people globally suffer from untreated dental decay. In the U.S ... “This isn’t true,” Hoss says. “Baby teeth shape the jaw, guide adult teeth, and are an essential ...

which can result in tooth decay and even gum disease. "The recent news about children's teeth highlights the importance of proper tooth brushing, but it's not just children who need to improve their ...

Facilitates proper alignment: Losing baby teeth allows adult teeth to emerge in the correct ... A baby tooth remains long after the permanent tooth has erupted. • Teeth are lost too early due to decay ...

And now comes tooth regeneration: growing teeth in adults, on demand ... d develop enormous amounts of decay," he said. It wasn't until the '60s, when most baby boomers were growing up, that ...

Toddlers put to sleep with bottles face higher risks of tooth decay and being overweight ... just as crucial for young children who still had baby teeth as for older children and adults, with dental ...