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

The most common oral diseases are dental caries (tooth decay), severe gum disease, tooth loss and oral cancers. Oral health issues can affect your overall fitness.

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, ...

Mydentist and vVARDIS are delighted to announce an industry-leading partnership providing a novel solution for early tooth decay.

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

Certain foods can support oral hygiene. Things like cheese, nuts, and fatty fish are among the foods dentists say protect ...

Hannah SeoIf you’ve heard that candy rots your teeth, or that your one- (or two- or three-) seltzer-a-day habit will erode ...

Molars play a critical role in chewing, but they are also the teeth most likely to develop cavities. Their deep grooves and ...

Dental experts have warned that sweet and sticky foods such as the viral “Dubai jjondeuk cookie,” or Dujjonku, can be harmful ...

A new clinical study involving human participants shows that arginine, a naturally occurring amino acid, can change how dental plaque develops on teeth, helping to reduce the risk of tooth decay. When ...

Oral frailty can shorten your life expectancy, so those dreaded visits, drills and all, really are for your own good.