NEW YORK CITY (CBS4)- Dental health experts worry that more people are using toothpaste that skips the most important ingredient — fluoride — and leaves them at a greater risk of cavities. Most ...

If the high-pitched whir of a dentist's drill as it bores into your molar terrifies you, good news! There could be fewer fillings in your future. A painless way to prevent cavities in adults is ...

Over 40% of more than 1,000 U.S. adults surveyed believe they have little or no control over whether they get a cavity, according to a new Children's Dental Health Project (CDHP) survey released ...

Fluoride is essential for preventing cavities by strengthening enamel and reversing early decay. While herbal toothpastes offer antibacterial benefits, they often lack fluoride. Experts recommend ...

We've already heard about a probiotic pill, an Alzheimer's-treatment drug and a mineral-replacing toothpaste that could treat or even prevent cavities. Now, scientists at the University of Washington ...