(The Conversation) – Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year is often packed with opportunities to consume sugar. But what happens in your mouth during ...

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 ...

Nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide suffer from oral diseases, yet 90% of these conditions are entirely preventable through proper daily care. What’s particularly striking is that tooth decay remains ...

Strange bacteria trapped in Neanderthals' teeth may one day help researchers develop novel antibiotics, according to a study published May 4 in the journal Science, which used dental plaque from ...

Brushing your teeth can stop more than just plaque buildup. It can lower your risk for dementia and other diseases ...

Tiny teeth tattoos are being fashioned to detect harmful bacteria in the human body and diagnose illnesses. Researchers at Princeton University, led by Michael McAlpine, have been developing this high ...

Brushing your retainer only does so much. The best ultrasonic retainer cleaners remove stains, film, and bacteria from ...