The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 50% of U.S. children have experienced cavities by age nine.

Dr. Norton says it’s not just about how much sugar children eat, but how often. “The biggest part of cavities is the ...

According to Dr. Sones, the development of cavities is primarily driven by acid-producing bacteria that metabolize sugars in ...

The average American eats 3.4 pounds of candy around Halloween every year, with kids consuming 7,000 calories and 3 cups of sugar on the holiday, research shows.

The long-term effects of banning fluoride from public drinking water across the country could cost families billions of dollars and result in millions of rotten teeth, a new analysis predicts. The ...

It’s the sweetest time of the year and not just for kids. But before you dive into that Halloween candy haul, local dentists ...

The FDA sent warning letters to fluoride supplement manufacturers telling them not to promote the products for use in young kids.

The long-term effects of banning fluoride from public drinking water across the country could cost families billions of dollars and result in millions of rotten teeth, a new analysis predicts. The ...