According to a CDC health report, in 2024, about 17% of kids between the age of 6 to 9 years old had a cavity in their baby ...

Experts warn that delaying routine dental care can quickly lead to cavities, pain, and infections that affect a child’s ...

Tooth decay is the No. 1 chronic infectious disease affecting children nationwide, the CDC reports, and can begin as early as a child’s first birthday. The good news is, parents and caregivers can ...

The EPA is revisiting regulations on fluoride levels in U.S. drinking water, spurring debate on its health benefits and risks ...

For decades, fluoride has been at the center of public health debates, hailed by experts as a crucial tool in preventing tooth decay while also facing scrutiny from skeptics who question its safety.

Researchers from King's College London report that keratin can protect against tooth decay and repair early-stage enamel damage better than fluoride. Researchers from King’s College London say they ...

Three out of five third-graders in Colorado during the 2022-2023 school year had tooth decay, according to the most recent data from the state health department. Colorado’s finding of a history of ...