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

New research shows that 'hacking' the communication channels between microbes in the mouth could boost levels of beneficial ...

Dentists say fluoride remains key to preventing cavities, but toothpaste, mouthwash and nursing water can help if access ...

Fluoride varnish, a dental preventive treatment, reduces the incidence of early childhood tooth decay in combination with dental health counseling for parents, according to a study by investigators at ...

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 ...

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

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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 ...

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Tooth decay is the leading chronic childhood disease in the United States, affecting children of all ages and backgrounds. Amr M. Moursi, D.D.S., Ph.D. and President of the ...

For decades, fluoride has been at the center of public health debates, hailed by experts as a crucial tool in preventing tooth decay while also facing scrutiny from skeptics who question its safety.

Arginine, an amino acid that is already present in saliva, can turn reduce acidity and turn harmful bacteria into protective, ...

Fluoride varnish, a dental preventive treatment, reduces the incidence of early childhood tooth decay in combination with dental health counseling for parents, according to a study by investigators at ...