MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Tooth decay is the leading chronic childhood disease in the United States, affecting children of all ages and backgrounds. Amr M. Moursi, D.D.S., Ph.D. and President of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fluoride is a mineral found in water that strengthens teeth and helps prevent cavities. vitapix/E+ via Getty Images Driving ...

The No. 1 chronic infectious disease affecting children isn’t colds or flu. It’s tooth decay – and it’s contagious. Decay can start as soon as teeth appear in the mouth. By age 5, about 60 percent of ...

Tooth decay is the No. 1 chronic infectious disease affecting children nationwide, the CDC reports, and can begin as early as a child’s first birthday. The good news is, parents and caregivers can ...

Here are simple oral hygiene tips to prevent cavities and tooth decay, strengthen enamel naturally, and maintain healthy ...

Squirting the sugar substitute xylitol on infants' teeth could help prevent tooth decay, a disease that afflicts an estimated 28 percent of U.S. children ages 2 to 5, according to a new study. Severe ...

The discovery that fluoride can help people maintain healthy teeth dates back to Colorado Springs in the early 1900s. That’s when a young dentist named Frederick McKay noticed brown staining on the ...

Toothaches are often caused by tooth decay, followed by other dental-related conditions, like gum disease, impacted wisdom teeth, or trapped food particles. Non-dental-related conditions can also ...

Candy is not great for your teeth, but it's not the only thing to be mindful of for better oral health. "It's not just obvious sugary treats that pose a risk to teeth," registered dental hygienist ...

Common signs of a cavity include tooth discoloration, holes, and pain or sensitivity. A cavity is tooth decay, often caused by eating sugary foods and drinks or failing to keep your teeth clean. To ...

Clinical Professor of Cariology, Prevention and Restorative Dentistry, Texas A&M University Driving through downtown Dallas, you might see a striking banner hanging at the U-turn bridge, near the ...