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

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

Inspired by the proteins in our bodies which form teeth, the new product uses peptides—which are structurally similar to proteins—to repair the enamel on the part of the tooth which requires treatment ...

Few health misfortunes are more universally understood or dreaded than a toothache. The dull, persistent discomfort can easily turn into throbbing pain that can be made even worse by sinus pressure, ...

Dear Doctor K: What is tooth decay? Is it the same as a cavity? Dear Reader: Tooth decay can lead to the formation of a cavity. Tooth decay (also known as dental caries) originates with plaque, the ...

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

Sugar-loving mouth bacteria create acids that damage teeth, but arginine can help fight back. In a clinical trial, ...

Your teeth may decay and even fall out if you don't treat a cavity. Eric Raptosh Photography/Getty Images If you don't treat a cavity, the decay will penetrate your enamel and then keep going deeper ...

Most people view cavities as a common dental nuisance—painful and inconvenient, but ultimately isolated to the mouth. However, a growing body of research suggests the relationship between oral health ...