Sugar-loving mouth bacteria create acids that damage teeth, but arginine can help fight back. In a clinical trial, ...

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

Nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide suffer from oral diseases, yet 90% of these conditions are entirely preventable through proper daily care. What’s particularly striking is that tooth decay remains ...

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

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

Fermentation of sugars in our food by the numerous bacteria in our mouth produces acids that destroy our teeth to form caries cavities. These bacteria ...

Researchers have demonstrated the low environmental footprint of water fluoridation compared to other preventive measures for tooth decay. Research findings also strengthen the case internationally ...

Warren Loeppky has been a pediatric dentist in the Canadian city of Calgary for 20 years. Over the last decade, he says, tooth decay in children he’s seen has become more common, more aggressive and ...

A new American Dental Association (ADA) clinical practice guideline suggests conservative methods to treat tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth could lead to better outcomes when used with ...

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 ...