A herbal mouthwash selectively killed off bad bacteria in the mouth while preserving the good strains, according to a new ...

Emerging research suggests that the bacteria living on your tongue and gums may affect how the brain works and how it changes ...

A new study published in the journal BMC Oral Health has uncovered a relationship between the diversity of bacteria in the ...

For decades, oral health care has mainly focused on preventing cavities and gum disease. However, scientific research has ...

The pathway from mouth bacteria to the brain is more direct than previously thought. Scientists now believe that bacteria can enter the bloodstream through inflamed or bleeding gums, eventually ...

Cavities form from tooth decay and can lead to pain or tooth loss. Here's a roundup of symptoms, causes and expert tips to protect your teeth and maintain good oral health.

One of the most common bacteria in dental plaque is Corynebacterium matruchotii (one colony, shown). And it has a unique form of cell division, splitting into as many 14 cells at a time. S. Chimileski ...

Researchers at NYU say they’ve found a link between the mental health condition and less diversity of bacteria in the mouth ...

Scientists have discovered a link between bacteria in the mouth and gut and the progression of cognitive decline in Parkinson's disease. Specific changes in these bacteria, known as the microbiome ...

As you read this, your mouth contains between 500 billion and 1 trillion bacteria. After the gut microbiome , the orifice is the second-largest community of microorganisms in human bodies.

As you read this, your mouth contains between 500 billion and 1 trillion bacteria. After the gut microbiome , the orifice is the second-largest community of microorganisms in human bodies.