Researchers have created a small molecule that prevents or impedes tooth cavities in a preclinical model. The inhibitor blocks the function of a key virulence enzyme in an oral bacterium, a molecular ...

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

A cavity between two teeth is called an interproximal cavity. Just like any other cavity, interproximal cavities form when enamel is worn away and bacteria sticks to the tooth and causes decay.

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 ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within the last decade, roughly 17 percent of children ages 5 to 19 had untreated cavities. Cavities, also called dental caries, are ...

Children who are breastfed for two years or longer are more likely to have dental cavities, according to a study published Friday in the journal Pediatrics. Researchers analyzed breastfeeding ...