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

A new clinical study involving human participants shows that arginine, a naturally occurring amino acid, can change how dental plaque develops on teeth, helping to reduce the risk of tooth decay. When ...

An inexpensive, cavity-fighting liquid called silver diamine fluoride (SDF) works as well as dental sealants to keep tooth decay at bay in a school cavity prevention and treatment program, according ...

Researchers have created a bioinspired gel that can regenerate tooth enamel by mimicking natural growth processes. The fluoride-free material forms a mineral-rich layer that restores enamel’s strength ...

Whether delivered in water or toothpaste, fluoride can help guard teeth against decay. But how? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Advertisements for special toothpastes, powders and gums suggest that it’s possible. Here’s what dental experts say. By Katie Camero Most of us know that the best defense against tooth decay — or ...

A large study from Osaka Metropolitan University, based on dental and health records from nearly 200,000 older adults, ...

We'd all love to have a flawless set of pearly whites. But whether it's a yellow stain, brown spots or chalky white patches, our teeth are rarely perfect. Instead of just being unsightly, these could ...