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Also termed caries, tooth decay refers to the destruction of the hard white enamel on the surface of teeth that protects the inner pulp and nerves inside from the elements. This causes exposure of the inner nerves to hot and cold food or drink which leads to pain.
Dental problems linked to cleft lip and palate may be caused by abnormal salivary glands

Dental problems linked to cleft lip and palate may be caused by abnormal salivary glands

Scientists find new approach to develop cheaper calorie-free sweeteners

Scientists find new approach to develop cheaper calorie-free sweeteners

New research suggests only 12% of older Americans have dental insurance

New research suggests only 12% of older Americans have dental insurance

Gloucester MP joins with Genix Healthcare to combat tooth decay among young children

Gloucester MP joins with Genix Healthcare to combat tooth decay among young children

Study explores cost-effectiveness of school-based dental sealant programs for children

Study explores cost-effectiveness of school-based dental sealant programs for children

Fiscal policies could help reduce consumption of sugary drinks, new WHO report reveals

Fiscal policies could help reduce consumption of sugary drinks, new WHO report reveals

New method allows early detection of tooth decay using long-wavelength infrared imaging

New method allows early detection of tooth decay using long-wavelength infrared imaging

Dental fillings contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, research shows

Dental fillings contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, research shows

Professor Robert Hill presents first data on dental fillings for smart repair of tooth decay

Professor Robert Hill presents first data on dental fillings for smart repair of tooth decay

Study highlights how warning labels on sugary drinks influence purchasing intentions of teenagers

Study highlights how warning labels on sugary drinks influence purchasing intentions of teenagers

Tips to help older adults maintain lifelong oral health

Tips to help older adults maintain lifelong oral health

Video selfies of tooth-brushing can help improve oral health care techniques, study shows

Video selfies of tooth-brushing can help improve oral health care techniques, study shows

New research shows kids may harbor oral microbes from other nonrelative children

New research shows kids may harbor oral microbes from other nonrelative children

Penn researchers use iron-containing nanoparticles to reduce plaque and prevent tooth decay

Penn researchers use iron-containing nanoparticles to reduce plaque and prevent tooth decay

New home-based intervention aims to improve health outcomes of children of South Asian immigrants

New home-based intervention aims to improve health outcomes of children of South Asian immigrants

Survey finds regular sports drinks consumption among children

Survey finds regular sports drinks consumption among children

Children acquire bacterium linked to tooth decay from intra- and extra-familial sources

Children acquire bacterium linked to tooth decay from intra- and extra-familial sources

Scientists map core genes involved during DNA uptake in strep bacteria

Scientists map core genes involved during DNA uptake in strep bacteria

New BioMinF toothpaste ingredient helps prevent decay and treat sensitivity

New BioMinF toothpaste ingredient helps prevent decay and treat sensitivity

Smoking drastically alters oral microbiome, study finds

Smoking drastically alters oral microbiome, study finds

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