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

There could be new hope in the fight against gum disease. Scientists have developed a toothpaste that targets only the ...

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

Blanche Barajas and Gary Bode have very different ideas about fluoridation. She’s pro. He’s against. As city council members ...

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 ...

Zhejiang University School of Medicine investigators reported that higher maternal plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels across pregnancy aligned with lower odds of early childhood caries in children.

Mouthwash is an adjunct to, not a replacement for, brushing and flossing, as recommended by the American Dental Association. Therapeutic mouthwashes contain active ingredients like sodium fluoride ...

Scientists from the University of Nottingham's School of Pharmacy and Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, in collaboration with an international team of researchers, have developed a ...

Silver diamine fluoride is a new way to prevent cavities from getting worse. It’s a clear liquid that can be applied to teeth, making it great for both kids and adults. It helps teeth by ...

If you’ve published content before, especially blogs or resource pages, you’ve probably noticed that some pieces may start to drop in performance after a while. This slow decline in organic traffic, ...

NYU researchers found that two topical treatments can stop most childhood cavities from worsening for up to four years, supporting non-invasive care in schools. Credit: Shutterstock A school-based ...

Oral health has an image problem. It’s often dismissed as an afterthought, inconvenience, or cosmetic procedure, a noticeable difference to how we prevent heart disease with wide-scale public ...