GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Did you know cavities are the most common chronic disease of childhood in the United States? According to Healthline, tooth decay occurs when a buildup of dental plaque ...

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and it’s believed that half of elementary school-aged kids have cavities. Dentists say that early care can prevent most tooth decay before it leads ...

That tiny black spot you’ve been ignoring in your back molar isn’t going away on its own. In fact, it’s probably getting bigger every day, quietly eating away at your tooth while you hope it’s just a ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A new treatment to help prevent cavities in children is being called a major breakthrough because of the health impacts cavities can have on kids. Dental cavities are the most ...

Almost half of U.S. children suffer from cavities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. During National Children’s Oral Health Month, dental professionals remind parents that ...

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 ...

Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year is often packed with opportunities to consume sugar. But what happens in your mouth during those first minutes and ...