The results were groundbreaking. They found 47 new genes that are connected to tooth decay. They also confirmed that an ...

Florida on Thursday became the second U.S. state to prohibit fluoride, a mineral used for decades to protect teeth from decay ...

While many species can regenerate their teeth, human beings only get one chance at growing ... older adults who live in care homes have tooth decay, compared with 40% of over 75s who do not ...

Researchers at King’s College London say the breakthrough could lead to patients regrowing lost teeth in future ...

Fluoride – a naturally occurring mineral found in water, soil, air and various foods – helps prevent dental cavities and ...

“All things being equal, you would see less potential for tooth decay in [an] individual who was using […] fluoride-containing toothpaste.” And fluoride is safe when used according to the ...

The Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday it will start removing prescription drug products for children that have ...

The CDC says fluoridation is among the 10 greatest public health achievements of the 20th century. Utah recently became the first state to ban it.

As helpful as they are to many, fillings and dental implants can be detrimental, and while they have long been the only solutions to decay, it may soon be possible ... and could instead just grow ...

The Florida House approved a bill that is setting the state up to become the second in the country to ban fluoride from being added ... stained teeth had lower rates of dental decay.