Bacteria are not the sole cause of cavities; tooth resistance also plays an instrumental role. Researchers demonstrate that mutated genes lead to defects in the tooth enamel and can therefore ...

Teeth function not only because of the hard enamel on the surface, but also because they have roots that anchor them firmly ...

Inspired by the proteins in our bodies which form teeth, the new product uses peptides—which are structurally similar to proteins—to repair the enamel on the part of the tooth which requires treatment ...

You've probably heard it all your life: Eating sweets will rot your teeth. But while a diet high in sugar certainly promotes the formation of cavities (as well as other medical problems, such as ...

New human clinical trial proves arginine, an amino acid, can modify plaque formation on teeth, thereby protecting ...

Sugar-loving mouth bacteria create acids that damage teeth, but arginine can help fight back. In a clinical trial, ...

Cavities may not make your dentist too happy, but cancer doctors on the other hand may feel differently following new research. A study finds people with more dental cavities are significantly less ...

New human clinical trial proves arginine, an amino acid, can modify plaque formation on teeth, thereby protecting against ...