Certain types of food wear down your teeth. The longer these foods stick to the surface of your teeth, the more acidic your mouth will become, leading to the formation of cavities. When this happens, ...

Tooth decay occurs when bacteria in the mouth produce acids that attack the enamel, or protective outer layer of the tooth. If left untreated, tooth decay could lead to gum disease, cavities, and ...

When Do Baby Teeth Come In? Most babies start getting their first teeth between 6 and 10 months of age. This marks the beginning of your baby’s oral health development. Each baby's timeline is unique, ...

Abscessed Tooth: Types, Causes, Stages, Symptoms and Treatment: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty An abscessed tooth is a painful condition caused by a bacterial infection that results in a pocket of pus at ...

A novel study on the natural coordination of tooth development in time and space, led by Dr. Han-Sung Jung at the Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Korea, has discovered that "lingual" cells on ...