While some species of mouth bacteria have been linked to cavities, not all strains of these species are uniformly bad. UC ...

Scientists are exploring how engineered bacteria could reduce cavities and make brushing less necessary by reshaping your ...

Ozempic teeth is a potential side effect of taking GLP-1 drugs. Dentists explain it as well as what you can do to avoid it.

Dentists who researched this issue have a surprising takeaway message: after you brush, spit — but don’t rinse. That small ...

If Wenjun Zhang has her way, no one will ever have to brush or floss again.Zhang, a UC Berkeley professor of chemical and ...

Cavities aren't solely caused by sugar; starchy foods, acidic drinks, and poor oral hygiene also contribute to enamel erosion ...

Discovery of gene cluster enabling biofilm formation in oral bacteria * Potential to engineer good bacteria to outcompete cavity-causing microbes * Goal to //replace brushing and flossing with a ...

The latest 3-D printing innovation could change the way you think about your annual visit to the dentist. That’s because Dutch researchers at the University of Groningen are working on the creation of ...

Persistent tooth infection may cause ear and head pain because of the connection between your teeth and the trigeminal nerve.

I've led Tested coverage at Forbes Vetted since 2022. Maintaining good oral hygiene practices is key to keeping your teeth and gums healthy—and spending two minutes brushing twice a day is a crucial ...

An analysis of the bones and teeth of ancient mammoths (Mammuthus) has identified some of the microorganisms that lived in ...