Cavities, also known as dental caries, are a sign of tooth decay. As the decay progresses, small holes begin to develop in the teeth. If not treated, they can become larger and cause more problems.

Drs. Mandy and Robert Shearer agree they have a common question often asked by their patients: What is this black line on my tooth around my crown? If you're concerned that something is amiss, chances ...

Let’s talk about why more adults are losing teeth, why it’s not just about brushing, and how you can keep your teeth healthy.

A UK dentist is warning that unsightly gaps that appear as black triangles near the gum line could indicate oral hygiene concerns. “They can trap food particles and impact oral hygiene and aesthetics, ...

ATLANTA - As a dentist, Dr. Hannah Alexander sees a lot of gum disease, or periodontal disease. It is an infection in the gum tissue that holds our teeth in place. "So, a patient that has periodontal ...

Gum disease — medically known as periodontitis — affects 47.2% of adults over age 30 in the U.S. About 8.5% of them may have severe periodontitis. Gum disease is a severe infection or inflammation of ...

Teeth deep cleaning, or periodontal scaling and root planing, is a common procedure that treats gum disease by removing bacteria above and below the gumline. It may prevent future tooth loss. Share on ...

Roughly one-third of adults in the United States regularly floss, which is not good news for your teeth, gums or dental bill. A proper dental routine, which includes brushing and flossing, can help ...

My mother’s dental history reads like a horror novel: multiple fillings, root canals, implants, jaw surgeries, gum tissue grafts, and full veneers. Emotional costs aside, the financial investment has ...

It’s been drilled into you repeatedly since you were little: Brushing your teeth is important for healthy teeth and gums. And, naturally, finding the best toothpastes to help you get the job done is a ...