Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tooth decay is largely caused by sugar, which interacts with bacteria on our teeth to cause damage. (Getty Images) (Catherine ...

When most people think of cavities, sugar is often blamed as the main cause. While limiting sweets can help, tooth decay isn’t only about sugar. Cavities, or dental caries, can still form without ...

The importance of taking care of our teeth has been instilled in us since childhood. But new data reveals that levels of tooth decay among adults in England are similar to those last seen in 1998.