Dentists usually recommend removing the wisdom teeth only if they are causing problems, such as pain, swelling, inflamed gums, or tooth decay. According to the National Health Service (NHS ...

Ellyce Clonan, a researcher in the School of Dental Medicine, has identified another health problem linked to frequent recreational cannabis (FRC) use: tooth decay and severe tooth loss. An article ...

The North West tops the list for child tooth decay, with one Lancashire borough amongst one of the worst. Official data shows as many as six in 10 children in some areas have rotting teeth by the ...

Cavities, or tooth decay, are small holes in the teeth. As a result, there is no natural way to remove them at home. Only a dentist can fix a cavity by filling it in. That said, home care can ...

Dentistry minister Stephen Kinnock has addressed the oral health crisis blighting the nation’s children as new data shows almost a quarter of five-year-olds have tooth decay. A damning report ...

That is why I would install a cavity checker. Ignoring a cavity can cause the affected tooth to fall out and may even spread the cavity to other teeth. Hence, it is important to know if you have a ...