You often find sucrose in many processed foods and sugary drinks like candy, pastries ... Kelsey McClellan for The New York Times Tooth decay is the most common noncommunicable disease worldwide.

A cavity was considered a moral failure. I must have either overindulged in candy or neglected to brush ... electric toothbrush you use — your teeth are going to decay. You can’t outwork ...

Tooth decay can occur in three distinct ways ... dried fruits, cakes or candy – are frequently left on the teeth. Bacteria ...

Fluoride helps prevent cavities when applied topically to the teeth, but when ingested can pose significant risks, even kill ...

Candy Lam Yan-ting ... a cavity can cause the affected tooth to fall out and may even spread the cavity to other teeth. Hence, it is important to know if you have a cavity at the earliest time ...