The body’s own defense system could be a major contributor to tooth decay and filling failure, according to the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry.
Neutral oral environments lead to better oral health, as acid can lead to caries. An herb known as Galla Chinensis that has substantial antiviral, anticancer,
Extracellular polysaccharides (EPS) play a central role in the survival capabilities of caries-causing bacteria in dental plaque, according to researchers with the Preventive Dentistry and
A lower dose of the local anesthetic lidocaine can be made as effective as a higher dose by changing the formulation’s acidity, giving oral and
Children who are at higher risk of caries may have a more virulent variant of Streptococcus mutans whose adhesive function makes it more aggressive and
Sports drinks continue to be popular among adolescents, with 89% of 12- to 14-year-olds consuming them, according to a survey of 4 schools in South
If current consumers of sugar-free chewing gum increase their consumption by just one piece per day, $4.1 billion could be saved worldwide on dental expenditures
Every day we treat patients who come to our offices with not just tooth and gum concerns but overall health issues as well. As good
Dental problems commonly associated with cleft lip and palate may be caused by abnormalities in salivary glands and an imbalance of immune compounds in the
As the world’s greatest athletes gather in Rio de Janeiro for the Olympics, the Oral Health Foundation is encouraging them to take better care of
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed a toothpaste that slowly releases calcium, phosphate, and fluoride ions during an 8- to 12-hour timeframe
Bacteria typically get the blame for causing tooth decay. But a previously unidentified strain of Streptococcus called A12 could help prevent it, according to researchers
