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

Maintaining a bright, healthy smile isn’t just about brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing regularly. What we drink plays a crucial role in our dental health, often impacting our teeth in ways ...

Tooth decay occurs when bacteria in the mouth produce acids that attack the enamel, or protective outer layer of the tooth. If left untreated, tooth decay could lead to gum disease, cavities, and ...

New research shows that 'hacking' the communication channels between microbes in the mouth could boost levels of beneficial ...

Rotten or decayed teeth are teeth that have become damaged by decay or infection. Signs include pain and marks or holes in tooth enamel. Decay usually results from inadequate oral hygiene, but certain ...

Discovering what sweetened beverages can do to the body may leave more than an aftertaste in the mouth of today’s health-conscious individuals. Drinking too much soda zaps important vitamins and ...

Researchers from the U.K. and Japan used the Diamond Light Source synchrotron in Oxfordshire and the Photon Factory synchotron in Tsukuba, Japan, to solve the 3D structure of an enzyme that plays a ...

Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year is often packed with opportunities to consume sugar. But what happens in your mouth during those first minutes and ...

A buildup of dental plaque breaks down tooth enamel, leading to tooth decay, gum disease and other oral health conditions. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

A large study from Osaka Metropolitan University, based on dental and health records from nearly 200,000 older adults, ...

NEARLY 40 per cent of five-year-old children in Bradford have tooth decay, according to latest figures from Public Health England. The statistics, from last year’s oral health survey of five-year-olds ...