Cavity causing species of bacteria convert the sugar from the food we eat into acids which demineralise and destruct the enamel of the tooth to create cavities in them. This is called tooth decay.
Do you know that clove can be helpful for helping you get rid of tooth decay? Read on to know more about other remedies.
Many young kids who use toothpaste more than needed are at an increased risk of dental fluorosis when they get older, warns a new study.
A disabled woman named Rachel Johnston died in the UK after having all her teeth removed by a dentist at an NHS trust criticised for its "drastic" full extractions from other vulnerable patients.
Toothaches that take place on exposure to something hot, cold, or acidic are due to tooth sensitivity. Here are few home remedies to manage it.
Sugarcane juice is loaded with carbohydrates, proteins, minerals like calcium, phosphorous, zinc, potassium, Vitamin A, C and B. Not only this, it even helps you to stay fit as a fiddle. Know more about why you should have sugarcane juice regularly.
A fluoride is a mineral found in oceans, groundwater or calcium deposits in phosphate rock. It is one of the crucial ingredients for toothpaste as it is believed to protect the teeth from decay.
People suffer from tooth decay, thanks to poor dental hygiene. But the good news is you can actually keep this problem at bay. We tell you how to keep your pearly whites shining and healthy.
Your teeth are sensitive to the temperature of food because of these reasons!
Help them before it gets too late.
Read this if you are wondering if you should stop giving your children chocolates for the sake of healthy teeth.
Top 10 causes of toothache
Pain is not the only sign of tooth decay. In fact, it may be totally absent in some cases. Here are10 signs of tooth decay that you need to be aware of.
Coca Cola - a better medical treatment than surgery?
Read on to find out the types of dental crown options available
Did you know that cavity causing bacteria can be transmitted from the mother to the child even before the teeth erupt?
10 facts about dental sealants
Oral care products that contain similar natural compounds could help people improve their dental hygiene, researchers say.
Dealing with tooth decay in children
Having diabetes does not mean you have to miss out on the good things in life. Here is how you can live well with diabetes.
Stress takes a toll on your overall health, and oral health is not spared either! Find out why.
Manage your blood sugar better with these 10 easy tips
How fruits are damaging your teeth
Intense workouts could lead to poor oral health
Night-time feeding, once your baby starts teething isn't a good idea. It has its own perils. Read to know about them.
Did you know that cavity causing bacteria can be transmitted from the mother to the child even before the teeth erupt?
10 facts about dental sealants
Oral care products that contain similar natural compounds could help people improve their dental hygiene, researchers say.
Having diabetes does not mean you have to miss out on the good things in life. Here is how you can live well with diabetes.
Stress takes a toll on your overall health, and oral health is not spared either! Find out why.
How fruits are damaging your teeth
Intense workouts could lead to poor oral health
Diabetes can have a huge impact on your oral health. Here's are 10 tips to maintain good oral health in diabetics.
Mothers responsible for children's bad oral health
How to prevent Nursing carries
Dealing with tooth decay in very young children (Expert interview)
It is most common in back teeth of lower jaw. With age our gums recede exposing the root surfaces of the teeth.
Kids exposed to second-hand smoke at higher risk of tooth decay
Sugar-free candy can fight cavity-causing bacteria on teeth
Acidity in mouth spoils teeth: Report
There is much more to your child's milk teeth than you know.
You brush and floss-usually-every morning and night. Think you've got it covered, right? The truth is, it takes a little more than a quick cleaning to fight off cavities, gingivitis, and embarrassing bad breath. Watch this to find out what to do!
Can't tell if your morning cup has left you with coffee breath? Or if those garlic knots you had for lunch are lingering? How can you tell if you have bad breath? Watch this to find out!
Preventing dental decay in children – the basics (Expert speak)
10 ways you can prevent dental cavities
Oral health query of the day: Preventing cavities in permanent teeth
Fizzy drinks as harmful as drugs for teeth
Soft drinks can cause tooth decay
