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

Teeth function not only because of the hard enamel on the surface, but also because they have roots that anchor them firmly ...

For more than a century, dentistry has focused on repairing or replacing damaged teeth, not growing new ones. That assumption ...

New research shows that 'hacking' the communication channels between microbes in the mouth could boost levels of beneficial ...

Any tooth abscess needs dental treatment, but some home remedies, such as a saltwater rinse or a cold compress, may relieve the discomfort caused by the infection. A tooth abscess can arise from ...

If you’ve never heard of tooth powder, you’re not alone. This age-old product was the precursor to toothpaste, but it fell out of favor decades ago. Even though it’s hard to find on store shelves, ...

To treat a cavity your dentist will remove the decayed portion of the tooth and then "fill" the area on the tooth where the decayed material was removed. Fillings are also used to repair cracked or ...

Effective management of feline oral health requires a dual approach: rigorous home hygiene and professional veterinary ...

Tooth loss doesn't just make eating harder, it may also make thinking more challenging. A new study from Hiroshima University shows that aging mice missing their molars experience measurable cognitive ...