It’s the diagnosis no one ever wants to hear: a cavity. (Not to be dramatic or anything.) Sure, it's not exactly deadly, but cavity treatment is potentially pricey, and sitting in the dentist’s chair ...

Cavities do not appear overnight—and waiting for pain is often the biggest mistake people make. James Bekker, DDS, breaks down how cavities form, why frequent sugar exposure is more damaging than ...

Cavities are incredibly common, affecting 90% of adults between the ages of 19 and 64 — but they are often preventable. Also known as "dental caries," cavities are damaged areas in the hard parts of ...

Cavities may not make your dentist too happy, but cancer doctors on the other hand may feel differently following new research. A study finds people with more dental cavities are significantly less ...

Cavities may no longer cause holes in your teeth, or burn one in your pocket. While dental sealants have always been the preferred method to reduce the risk of cavities forming, a study has shown ...

Dentists would have you believe that a good brushing and flossing regimen paired with a puritanical avoidance of sweets is all it takes to keep your mouth a cavity-free zone. We’re not going to ...

Sure, we care a lot about our bodily health and mental health — but how often do you prioritize your dental health? (Illustration: Erik Mace for Yahoo Health) Unless you’re a dentist, chances are you ...

Our dental health changed with our diets. Ancient humans and their hominin ancestors really didn’t have much of a problem with cavities. In fact, finding an ancient skull with a cavity is such a big ...

Eat candy and fight tooth decay. What a sweet concept, right? Well, microbiologists in Berlin are trying to make that dream a reality. They've created a sugarless mint that's aimed at washing out ...

A new study finds no evidence that fluoridated drinking water affects children’s IQ or the cognitive abilities of older ...

Ouch! The bacterium that causes toothaches has become more diverse over the course of human history, a new study finds. Streptococcus mutans is a nasty little bacterium that lurks in the mouth, ...