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

A team led by researchers at the University of Osaka in Japan studied health and dental records of 190,282 adults aged 75 and ...

COUNTING teeth is something you might have done as a child when your adult ones were growing in. But scientists say the ...

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

The researchers also note that poor dental health may reflect wider issues such as limited access to healthcare or lower ...

Certain foods can support oral hygiene. Things like cheese, nuts, and fatty fish are among the foods dentists say protect ...

We found one of her remaining four teeth broken off on the ground. She continues to eat and does not seem to be bothered by ...

Dentists have said for years that drinking fluoridated water keeps teeth strong and reduces cavities and tooth decay. However ...

Having a greater number of missing or decayed teeth has been linked to a shorter life expectancy in a new study.

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

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 ...

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