New research shows that 'hacking' the communication channels between microbes in the mouth could boost levels of beneficial ...

Scientists believe they have found a new weapon to fight tooth decay. The researchers discovered that toothpaste made from human hair can repair damaged teeth better than fluoride-based products – and ...

Sugar feeds the colonies of bacteria living in your mouth and surrounding your teeth. Andrii Zastrozhnov/iStock via Getty Images Plus Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, ...

Magnesium-rich: an atomic-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy image of an enamel crystallite looking down the long axis of the crystal. The dark areas show magnesium ions forming two ...

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 ...

Levels of tooth decay among adults in England are now similar to those last seen more than 25 years ago, according to new figures. More than four in 10 people (41 per cent) had obvious signs of rotten ...

Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Key Takeaways Silver amalgam fillings can last about 15 years on average. The FDA ...

Researchers have examined the teeth of Swedish Vikings and found that aside from evidence of decay and loss, they engaged in surprisingly advanced dental practices not dissimilar from modern practices ...

Cavities, also known as dental caries, are a sign of tooth decay. As the decay progresses, small holes begin to develop in the teeth. If not treated, they can become larger and cause more problems.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) While you’re likely aware that eating too much sugar can cause cavities – that is, ...