Tooth decay is caused by certain types of bacteria that live in your mouth. When they stick to the film on your teeth called dental plaque, they can do damage. The bacteria feed on what you eat and drink, especially sugars (including fruit sugars)...

Tooth decay is caused by certain types of bacteria (germs) that live in your mouth. When they stick to the film on your teeth called dental plaque, they can do damage. The bacteria feed on what you eat, especially sugars and starch (bread, crackers, cookies)....

Fluorosis is the permanent discoloration of a tooth. Normally our first adult teeth erupt about 6 years of age. But these teeth start their formation about 1 year of age. If an infant is given too much fluoride during the first 12 months of...

I have an assistant who is pregnant, so I thought it is timely to discuss the ins and outs of being pregnant while promoting your oral health. During pregnancy * Brush teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice a day, and floss once a day. * Limit foods containing...

Tooth decay can occur as soon as a baby's teeth appear. One of the risk factors for early childhood cavities is frequent and prolonged exposure of a baby's teeth to liquids containing sugar- including milk, formula and fruit juice. Because decay can destroy the teeth...