The two most common oral diseases are tooth decay, or dental caries, and gum disease (periodontal disease). The principal cause of dental caries is the frequent consumption of sugars, mainly in ...
“When I went to dental school, I was the weirdo keener in my class who said, ‘Pediatrics is so awesome!’ ” she said. “And my classmates are looking at me and they’re going, ‘Caries ...