What factors should dentists consider before extracting a badly decayed first permanent molar in a child, and what are the consequences of removing or restoring it? Since there's no clear consensus ...

Although the early stages of tooth decay are amenable to treatment, the advanced stages may lead to tooth loss along with a host of other complications. The basic tenet for treating tooth decay is ...

Modern life causes tooth decay, and care is unaffordable Millions of Americans lack access to oral healthcare, and some communities are in desperate need of a solution By Mary Otto Published June 15, ...

Dental treatments from sheep’s wool and other hair could be used to coat teeth to repair enamel and prevent tooth decay, according to a new study. After extracting keratin — a protein found in hair, ...

Anthea Rhodes is the founding director of the Royal Children's Hospital National Child Health Poll. This project receives funding from the Royal Children's Hospital Foundation. Mihiri J Silva receives ...

Teeth might someday repair themselves using their own stem cells -- eliminating the need for conventional fillings, researchers report. Although still in the laboratory stage, a new method tested in ...