Also known as dental caries or cavities, tooth decay occurs when plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that forms when you eat sugars or starches, is allowed to linger on teeth for too long. Who’s at risk ...

Q: Can I change the shape of my teeth? A: Yes, and to do so, you can choose from several dental procedures. Dental bonding is a procedure in which your dentist applies a tooth-colored resin to the ...

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During a launch party for a pair of products from Kuraray Noritake during the California Dental Association meeting in Anaheim, Dr. Richard Young dished on what he believes is the biggest problem for ...

Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars in the very back of your mouth. These teeth typically come in during the late teen years or early adulthood. If a wisdom tooth gets stuck under your gum or ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- What started as a toothache from a lost filling became a raging infection that landed Christopher Smith in the University of Louisville Hospital emergency room, then in intensive ...

How to prevent or treat the (sometimes painful) troubles that can lurk in your mouth. Problem: Tooth Decay Also known as dental caries or cavities, tooth decay occurs when plaque, a sticky film of ...