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 ...

Home remedies for cavities: Gargling with oil is an ancient technique that is known to cure several problems 3) Salt Water: Mixing a tablespoon of salt with warm water and rinsing your mouth with it ...

Using dental floss is one of the most recommended practices by oral health specialists. Discover why it helps prevent dental ...

Cavities may no longer cause holes in your teeth, or burn one in your pocket. While dental sealants have always been the preferred method to reduce the risk of cavities forming, a study has shown ...

Cavities may not make your dentist too happy, but cancer doctors on the other hand may feel differently following new research. A study finds people with more dental cavities are significantly less ...

The percentage of young people with dental cavities in the United States dropped from 50% in 2012 to just over 43% in 2016, according to a new study from the US Centers for Disease Control and ...

If you brush and floss regularly, you won’t get cavities, right? Wrong. Good dental hygiene is great, but it doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with your proclivity for cavities. Instead, you can ...

It’s the diagnosis no one ever wants to hear: a cavity. (Not to be dramatic or anything.) Sure, it's not exactly deadly, but cavity treatment is potentially pricey, and sitting in the dentist’s chair ...

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 ...

Good oral hygiene is important to your overall oral health and well-being. But even if you take care of your teeth, you might notice some discoloration. It can be tricky to tell the difference between ...

Sure, we care a lot about our bodily health and mental health — but how often do you prioritize your dental health? (Illustration: Erik Mace for Yahoo Health) Unless you’re a dentist, chances are you ...

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