Scientists have found new lab-grown teeth that may replace fillings and implants used at present. With tooth loss becoming a ...

Scientists at King’s College London have successfully developed a human tooth in a lab for the first time. The major ...

Fluoride has hit the headlines again after an SNL skit about the substance that actor Aimee Lou Wood said was “mean”. During ...

However, based on previous findings, it can also be used to treat tooth loss in adults due to certain conditions. The Japanese research team predict that the treatment will be widely available for ...

Nearly 40% of adults develop gum disease that can lead to tooth loss. Learn the warning signs to catch this common condition ...

Smoking and other tobacco use can cause oral health problems like gum disease and tooth decay. Tooth decay is the destruction of tooth structure and can affect both the enamel and the dentin layer ...

Findings from the study suggest that community firearm violence may influence community-level dental care usage and oral health through various pathways. Chronic exposure to violence can lead to a ...

Fluoride also reverses early tooth decay by replacing and preventing loss of minerals in teeth. Prior to the beginning of community water fluoridation, tooth decay was widespread and severe among ...

Dentists I’ve spoken to as the Strategist’s dental-hygiene writer have told me it can lead to serious oral issues, including loss of enamel, tooth sensitivity, and a proclivity for cavities.

“Flossing, or as I call it interdental cleaning, is really effective for removing the food and debris to prevent inflammation of the gums which then can lead to gum disease and loss of teet ...