Bacteria in our mouth thrive on food particles left on teeth, forming a soft sticky film called plaque. Bacteria in plaque use the sugar and starch in what you eat and drink to make acids. The acids ...

Q: What is baby bottle tooth decay? Baby bottle tooth decay, also known as early childhood caries, or baby bottle caries, is a dental condition in which there is significant decay in a child's teeth.

The secret to preventing tooth decay may have been hiding in your mouth all along. Increasing levels of an amino acid in ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — More than half of Michigan counties are taking part in a state program aimed at curbing the number of children suffering from tooth decay. The first year of school for some ...