Root cavities can develop before you realize it. You especially need to be vigilant about them if you’re older. Learn about the causes, treatment, and prevention.

The objective of this research study was to compare the effectiveness of annual application of silver diammine fluoride (SDF) solution on arresting root caries in community-dwelling elders living ...

Root caries is a multifactorial disease that can be prevented. So how can you identify patients who might be at risk? After reviewing almost 20 years of studies, researchers found that older patients ...

Forty three percent of 5-year-olds and 57% of 8-year-olds have obvious tooth decay in deciduous teeth, and between 52% and 77% of children aged 8 to 15 years have obvious tooth decay in permanent ...

LACK of awareness and the neglect of oral hygiene practices from infancy are the causes of dental caries among youths.

A secondary analysis of a three-year clinical trial comparing the caries-prevention effects of daily doses of xylitol lozenges to placebo lozenges revealed that xylitol has more robust ...

Based on the 18-month result, the researchers concluded that the annual application of 38% SDF solution can arrest root caries in community-dwelling elders.

Inflammation at the apex of the tooth—the tip of the root—and in the surrounding area is primarily caused by caries.

HealOzone for the treatment of tooth decay (occlusal pit and fissure caries and root caries) Technology appraisal guidance TA92 Published: 27 July 2005 ...