Are You Battling Tooth Decay? Tooth decay is one of the most common dental problems affecting patients of all ages. Despite being highly preventable, cavities continue to be a leading cause of tooth pain, infection, and tooth loss. Understanding how tooth decay develops and how it is treated can help patients take action early and protect their oral health. How Cavities Start Tooth decay actively begins when plaque, a sticky film of bacteria, builds up on your teeth. When thi

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Fluoride is found in many foods and drinks, our communities’ public drinking water, and in most of the oral care products we use. It is a...

What is Fluoride? Fluoride (pronounced “floor-eyed”) is a naturally occurring mineral found nearly everywhere on earth – in air, soil,...

Each year throughout National Children’s Dental Health Month in February, the American Dental Association brings together dental health...