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 ...

Gum disease (periodontitis) affects more than 47% of Americans — or nearly 65 million people — including former Major League Baseball player Alex Rodriguez, who recently announced he has the condition ...

A lot of research in the field of dentistry has been devoted to early detection of cavities over the last 20 years. New technologies are promising to find cavities that were once tough to locate. This ...

Few health misfortunes are more universally understood or dreaded than a toothache. The dull, persistent discomfort can easily turn into throbbing pain that can be made even worse by sinus pressure, ...

The dentist’s caption reads “and that’s on cavities being contagious”. Dr. Tasneem Mahmood is the dentist in the video. She practices at Progressive Dental Houston. She told KHOU 11 News she stands by ...

Cavities are caused by bacteria, acids, and carbohydrates that linger in the mouth. Regular dental checkups are key to removing plaque and tartar build-up that can lead to cavities. In addition to ...

Cary dentist Dr. Dan Howell has seen children as early as their first week of life. While that is a rare occurrence, it shows the importance of dental health in children, even at a very young age.

A pediatric dentist in Houston is seeing an increase in patients with cavities and believes it could be linked to wearing face masks. Dr. Piya Ghandi, a board certified pediatric dentist and owner of ...

A recent study discovered a link between Type 2 diabetes and a higher risk of dental caries, indicating how increased levels ...

Even elementary schoolers know that munching on candy and not brushing their teeth can cause cavities. It’s one of the earliest oral care lessons everyone learns. But beyond the basics of dental ...