Imagine stopping a tooth cavity in its tracks with just a drop of liquid brushed onto the offending spot. No shots, drilling, anxiety or pain involved. The tooth is instantly stronger and less ...

Tooth decay is one of the most common dental health problems in children and adults. You can prevent and reverse tooth decay if you catch it early. ‌Teeth have a protective coating on their surface ...

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 ...

Tooth decay can appear differently depending on the stage of severity. You may experience more symptoms, including pain and swollen lymph nodes, at later stages. Tooth decay is damage that occurs to ...

The human body is a marvellous thing. But like anything built by evolution, it has plenty of flaws. Consider teeth. Whereas sharks grow new teeth throughout their lives, adult humans get one set, ...

Jeffrey Ebersole receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. To “cry poor mouth” is an expression used to habitually complain about a lack of money. A literal poor mouth, however, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Keeping our teeth clean has been a pain for thousands of years, with ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — It’s long been known that smoking cannabis can lead to problems in the lungs, heart and brain. Ellyce Clonan, DDS, a clinical assistant professor in the University at Buffalo School of ...

Share on Pinterest A new cross-sectional study shows that e-cigarettes or vapes are associated with a higher risk of dental decay and cavities. Abd Latif Mohd Shaafily/EyeEm/Getty Images E-cigarettes, ...

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