The secret to preventing tooth decay may have been hiding in your mouth all along. Increasing levels of an amino acid in saliva can turn bacterial biofilms from damaging to protective, a clinical ...

Tooth decay is the No. 1 chronic infectious disease affecting children nationwide, the CDC reports, and can begin as early as a child’s first birthday. The good news is, parents and caregivers can ...

Editor: When discussing the merits of fluoride, it is important to stick to the facts, as there is a mountain of evidence in support of it benefits (“Fluoride in large doses can cause a health risk,” ...

Dental caries, also known as tooth decay, is the most common chronic disease in children in the United States — and your child’s pediatrician, family doctor or nurse can play an important role in ...

Jan 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released its plan to determine safe levels of fluoride in ...

Coffee is known to stain teeth, but new research has found that drinking black coffee in moderation actually helps to prevent the bacteria that causes tooth decay. The researchers found that coffee ...

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BUTTE, Mont. - Tooth decay is the No. 1 chronic disease among children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They estimate 65 percent of Montana children will have at least one ...

"Hydroxyapatite is natural. It is a type of calcium that makes up bones and teeth," says Lai. "Nano-hydroxyapatite relates to ...

Driving through downtown Dallas, you might see a striking banner hanging at the U-turn bridge, near the Walnut Hill exit on Central Expressway (US 75): “Stop Fluoridation!” Below it, other banners ...