Dental plaque is a sticky, colorless film made of bacteria that builds up on your teeth. When left untreated, plaque can ...

If left untreated, tooth decay could lead to gum disease, cavities, and possibly tooth loss. Unfortunately, tooth decay is very prevalent in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease ...

Smoking is a significant risk factor for gum disease, tooth decay and oral cancer. Diabetic patients should quit smoking as ...

Scientists have found an "unprecedented quantity" of bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease in 4,000-year-old human teeth. The dental remains, believed to have belonged from a man from ...

In the coming weeks, we will publish articles that will help you further deepen your understanding of oral health, dental fillings, the risk of tooth decay and gum disease, and the importance of ...

Now a new study suggests it contains chemicals that can help in the fight against tooth decay and gum disease. Researchers found compounds from the drink, known as polyphenols, helped fend off ...

A FEW days ago, we wished each other a Merry Christmas, and now it’s Season’s Greetings. But I wonder how many of us can indeed say that we have enjoyed these ...