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

Two teeth from a man who lived approximately 4,000 years ago have been discovered to have an abundance of bacteria that primarily cause tooth decay and gum disease. The rare find could help scientists ...

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

Sugar-loving mouth bacteria create acids that damage teeth, but arginine can help fight back. In a clinical trial, arginine-treated dental plaque stayed less acidic, became structurally less harmful, ...

Dental health is influenced by various factors aside from brushing. The mouth responds to food intake throughout the day ...

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 ...