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

Identifying the causes and mechanisms of tooth decay, one of the most common chronic infectious diseases of mankind, is a primary goal of dental researchers. One type of bacteria, Streptococcus mutans ...

Scientists have uncovered a connection between oral health and brain health. New research suggests that a common ...

Coconut oil attacks the bacteria behind tooth decay and could be used in dental care products, according to research. Scientists found that coconut oil which had been treated with enzymes stopped the ...

There are many microbes that live in the human mouth, and while some are harmless, others like Streptococcus mutans are a major cause of tooth decay. It's thought that infants easily acquire these ...

Nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide suffer from oral diseases, yet 90% of these conditions are entirely preventable through proper daily care. What’s particularly striking is that tooth decay remains ...

Tooth decay (caries) is caused by bacteria breaking down teeth. Here bacteria create acids by utilizing food material, such as sugar, affixed to the surface of enamel. The common bacterium involved in ...

A common mouth and gut bacteria may be linked to a higher risk of stroke, found a new study. The findings may pave the way for rapid tests to calculate stroke risk alongside preventative measures. The ...

Individuals with type 2 diabetes often have a higher incidence of tooth decay, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Recent evidence indicates that hyperglycemia could lead to the overwhelming ...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2020 -- Oral bacteria are ready to spring into action the moment a dental hygienist finishes scraping plaque off a patient's teeth. Eating sugar or other carbohydrates causes the ...

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