Few health misfortunes are more universally understood or dreaded than a toothache. The dull, persistent discomfort can easily turn into throbbing pain that can be made even worse by sinus pressure, ...

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 ...

Even healthy routines can lead to dental problems if not done the right way. Kyounga “Cecilia” Cheon, D.M.D., M.S., Director of the Finn Pediatric Dentistry Clinic at the UAB School of Dentistry, ...

Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year is often packed with opportunities to consume sugar. But what happens in your mouth during those first minutes and ...

Here's how to enjoy it without wrecking your smile, according to dentists.

Persistent dental myths about everything from brushing to one's diet can affect people's ability to make better decisions about their oral health. Getting to the truth of the matter is crucial for ...

Most people view cavities as a common dental nuisance—painful and inconvenient, but ultimately isolated to the mouth. However, a growing body of research suggests the relationship between oral health ...