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

Yes, you can treat the symptoms – but working out the causes is probably more effective. Here’s what to look for.

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

Berries are good sources of vitamin C which helps support building strong connective tissues in the gums. Another name for ...

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 ...

Advertisements for special toothpastes, powders and gums suggest that it’s possible. Here’s what dental experts say. By Katie Camero Most of us know that the best defense against tooth decay — or ...

Few health misfortunes are more universally understood or dreaded than a toothache. The dull, persistent discomfort can easily turn into throbbing pain that can be made even worse by sinus pressure, ...

Tooth pain is one of those symptoms that’s hard to ignore because it can interfere with eating, sleeping, and even thinking ...