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

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

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 ...

A healthy mouth means more than an attractive smile. Research has shown that oral health impacts the wellness of the entire body and is directly linked to risk levels for heart disease, pneumonia and ...

According to a 2016 study published in Advances in Nutrition, cavities affect an estimated 80% of the world’s population—and almost a quarter of adults in the United States having untreated cavities.

Nursing caries, or early childhood caries, affects infants due to milk stagnating on teeth during feeding. Prevention ...

Share on Pinterest People using GLP-1 drugs are reporting an unusual side effect impacting dental health that some are calling “Ozempic teeth.” Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images People using GLP-1 drugs ...

Chemotherapy may lead to tooth decay or infections by weakening the immune system and slowing down the regeneration of oral cells. Side effects are usually short term, and practicing oral hygiene may ...

Tooth decay can begin as soon as your child gets their first baby tooth. Fluoride, dental sealants, and regular dental cleanings can help prevent cavities from developing. According to the Centers for ...