Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Having decayed, filled and/or missing teeth was tied to increased risk for stroke and death. Risk was especially ...

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

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 ...

A dentist's drill might not be the best way to tackle tooth decay in children's teeth, a new study has concluded. Findings from a major dental trial suggest that preventing tooth decay from occurring ...

Removing fluoride from public water supplies would cost nearly $10 billion over 5 years, a cost-effectiveness analysis suggested. In addition, the total number of decayed teeth was estimated to ...

Regular dental checkups and early treatment will help older people live longer, recent research studies have suggested. Associations between the number of teeth and all-cause mortality have already ...

Thousands of young children have had decayed teeth removed in England's hospitals over the last four years. Analysis by the Press Association shows a steady climb in the numbers of children aged 10 ...