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

Bacteria in our mouth thrive on food particles left on teeth, forming a soft sticky film called plaque. Bacteria in plaque use the sugar and starch in what you eat and drink to make acids. The acids ...

Cavities are incredibly common, affecting 90% of adults between the ages of 19 and 64 — but they are often preventable. Also known as "dental caries," cavities are damaged areas in the hard parts of ...

Dear Doctor K: What is tooth decay? Is it the same as a cavity? Dear Reader: Tooth decay can lead to the formation of a cavity. Tooth decay (also known as dental caries) originates with plaque, the ...

The market is poised for rapid growth due to increased dental disease prevalence, a growing geriatric population, and a shift ...

The dentist’s office just got a little sweeter. There’s a new, painless alternative to having a cavity drilled and it’s called silver diamine fluoride. The liquid can be brushed onto cavities to stop ...

Mothers with high levels of dental plaque can pass cavity-promoting yeast to their newborns and infants, a new study suggests. Because of these potential health effects, researchers investigated C.

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 ...

Did you hear the good news? We’re bringing back cavities! For all the people who say they voted to reinstate President Donald Trump for his “policies,” get ready to celebrate with a national-level ...

Jeffrey Ebersole receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. To “cry poor mouth” is an expression used to habitually complain about a lack of money. A literal poor mouth, however, ...