The Conversation reports that sugar corrodes teeth within seconds as bacteria form plaque, leading to cavities.

The goal of brushing one's teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ...

An electron microscope image showing clumps of Streptococcus mutans, strains of which are the dominant cavity-causing bacteria in humans. The bacteria form clumps after producing and secreting a ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-quarter of U.S. adults age 20-64 have at least one untreated cavity, and nearly half of U.S. adults have gum disease. Your diet is ...

Hannah SeoIf you’ve heard that candy rots your teeth, or that your one- (or two- or three-) seltzer-a-day habit will erode ...

When the calendar flips to a new year, many of us aim to use this blank slate as the time to (finally) lose weight, drink ...

Dental health is influenced by various factors aside from brushing. The mouth responds to food intake throughout the day ...

The goal of brushing one’s teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths — the oral microbiome — is often ...