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

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

New human clinical trial proves arginine, an amino acid, can modify plaque formation on teeth, thereby protecting ...

Sugar-loving mouth bacteria create acids that damage teeth, but arginine can help fight back. In a clinical trial, ...

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 ...

Having a greater number of missing or decayed teeth has been linked to a shorter life expectancy in a new study.

This man didn't brush his teeth for over two years. And unfortunately, he had to get a lot of his teeth removed due to them ...

The researchers also note that poor dental health may reflect wider issues such as limited access to healthcare or lower ...

It seems the days of going to the dentist for a filing could soon be nigh but we could soon be regrowing teeth with cavities ...

Jeffrey Ebersole receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. To “cry poor mouth” is an expression used to habitually complain about a lack of money. A literal poor mouth, however, ...