People with diabetes face a higher risk of gum disease, tooth loss, and dry mouth, but regular dental care and blood sugar ...

Throbbing molar at 11 p.m.? Shoots of ice-pick pain every time you sip water? Toothaches seem to come alive precisely when ...

Bacteria in the mouth do not ferment xylitol, so they cannot produce the acids that cause tooth decay from xylitol. A double-blind study found 100% xylitol-sweetened gum was superior to gum containing ...

Protect your teeth as you age with expert advice on gum disease prevention, managing medication-induced dry mouth, and ...

• the use of these methods will indicate that 336 tooth sites or surfaces will have early tooth decay, and of these, 43 (13%) will have no disease (incorrect diagnosis - false positive); • of the 664 ...

Researchers have successfully implanted a bioengineered tooth implant — that "grows" into the gum and fuses with existing nerves — into the mouths of rats. In a new paper published in the ...

Medication-induced dry mouth (xerostomia) can help reduce protective saliva, increasing decay, and gum disease susceptibility. Seniors should use alcohol-free rinses, stay hydrated, and consider ...

In school-based dental programs, health professionals often use sealants-thin, protective coatings applied to the surface of children's back teeth-to safeguard against tooth decay. But few ...

People using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are reporting "Ozempic teeth," an unusual side effect impacting dental health. "Ozempic teeth" may involve tooth decay, sensitivity, and tooth loss. Dentists ...

A fluoride ban in U.S. public water could raise child tooth decay by 7.5 points and add $9.8B in dental costs over 5 years, per Mass General Brigham study.