Get The Healthy by Reader’s Digest newsletter A black spot on your tooth is often caused by tooth decay, and that’s something that needs to be treated quickly. “As the tooth structure breaks ...

Dental sealant is a thin, plastic coating painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth -- usually the back teeth-- to prevent tooth decay. Although thorough brushing and flossing can remove food ...

MPs have called for an end to the “national scandal” facing NHS dental care, as new figures reveal that in some areas of the country, A&E attendances for tooth decay have risen 40-fold since 2019.