The secret to preventing tooth decay may have been hiding in your mouth all along. Increasing levels of an amino acid in ...

COUNTING teeth is something you might have done as a child when your adult ones were growing in. But scientists say the ...

Approximately 1 in 10 adults worldwide has one or more missing teeth, which can be due to dental decay, gum disease, trauma, ...

Dentists say fluoride remains key to preventing cavities, but toothpaste, mouthwash and nursing water can help if access ...

The Conversation reports that sugar corrodes teeth within seconds as bacteria form plaque, leading to cavities.

We found one of her remaining four teeth broken off on the ground. She continues to eat and does not seem to be bothered by ...

New human clinical trial proves arginine, an amino acid, can modify plaque formation on teeth, thereby protecting ...

When the calendar flips to a new year, many of us aim to use this blank slate as the time to (finally) lose weight, drink ...

The power of a first impression often begins with a smile. In the modern era where visual communication and social presence ...

Dentists warn traditional scale and polish may be outdated, as 94 of patients prefer newer cleaning methods that target gum disease and ...

If you then brush your teeth straight away, you're rubbing that acid into your teeth, which wears down your enamel, which is ...