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 ...

That tiny black spot you’ve been ignoring in your back molar isn’t going away on its own. In fact, it’s probably getting bigger every day, quietly eating away at your tooth while you hope it’s just a ...

Pain from cavities can range from a dull ache to sharp tooth pain. You can have a higher risk of cavities if you have poor ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The epidemic of tooth decay in our country's young children has increased over the past 30 years and is now a public health crisis. A study by the American Academy of Pediatric ...

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... A ...

Let’s Find Out if Blue or Pink Snacks Will Cause Cavities ?! Then We Find out What Happens When You Don’t Brush Your Teeth !! I Explain How Cavities Form and What You Need to Do When you forget to ...

Many people believe that tooth decay and gum disease mainly happen because people eat too much sugar or forget to brush their teeth. While these habits do play an important role, a large new study ...