Welcome to the future of dentistry, where scientists are in a high-stakes race to regenerate every part of your tooth—dentine ...

I dread going to the dentist as much as the next person — which is why any video suggesting that I might not have to catches my attention. Lately, I’ve been drawn to TikTok clips sharing how to ...

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 ...

Dentistry can save your teeth, but it's rare to see exactly how the process works. A dentist walked Insider through replacing cavities in two different teeth. Cavities are part of life — nine out of ...

Cavities may indirectly cause bad breath by making it easier for bacteria to hide and contribute to the smell. Bad breath (halitosis) is extremely common, with an estimated 50% of all adults ...

Tooth decay is a common and unfortunate problem for many of us, but two new studies show it is also an issue for other primates, as well as our fossil relatives and ancestors. Tooth decay is a common ...