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

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

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 ...

Can you handle the tooth? Dr. Praveen Sharma, a UK-based dentist and scientific adviser to the British Dental Association, says many people practice four bad habits when it comes to their dental ...

Despite the World Health Organization’s recent warning about it, aspartame doesn’t pose a cancer risk, the FDA and industry experts insist — but given that the artificial sweetener is used in many ...

If you want a healthy smile, you’ll already know about the importance of brushing, but have you considered your diet? Sugar-laden products are among the worst foods for teeth as they create the ...

New study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine explores the trade-off between higher blood lead levels and tooth decay in children who drink tap water vs bottled water Ann Arbor, ...

COUNTING teeth is something you might have done as a child when your adult ones were growing in. But scientists say the ...