Inducing Type 1 diabetes in mice significantly reduced enamel and dentin microhardness. People with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are prone to tooth decay, and a new study from Rutgers may explain ...

Taters and toast could be tooth trouble in disguise. A new study suggests that the number of AMY1 gene copies you have plays a crucial role in how the bacteria in your mouth respond to starch, ...

People with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are prone to tooth decay, and a new study from Rutgers may explain why: reduced strength and durability of enamel and dentin, the hard substance under ...

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 ...

To “cry poor mouth” is an expression used to habitually complain about a lack of money. A literal poor mouth, however, represents one of the most widespread global diseases: tooth decay. Cavities ...

Preventing pulpitis involves good oral hygiene practices such as regular brushing, flossing, and dental check-ups.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Three out of five third-graders in Colorado during the 2022-2023 school year had tooth decay, according to the most recent data from the state health ...