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

Researchers at the University of São Paulo have developed artificial saliva as a mouthwash that may help protect teeth in people with head and neck cancer from developing severe tooth decay.The ...

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, ...

Arginine, an amino acid that is already present in saliva, can turn reduce acidity and turn harmful bacteria into protective, ...

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

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

Nearly 90% of adults have experienced tooth decay, while gum disease affects over half of American adults—yet conventional ...

In theory, California guarantees dental care to poor children through Medi-Cal. But the reality is far different, writes Dr. Paula Izvernari.

Majority of members say employee safety concerns, not politics, necessitate discontinuing program for up to 90 days ...

Feeding wild animals might seem like a harmless act of kindness, but it often carries serious and unintended consequences.

Water systems across the state are already taking steps to remove fluoride, per MSDH data.