Two 4,000-year-old human teeth unearthed in a limestone cave in Ireland were recently found to contain an “unprecedented quantity” of the bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease.

Keeping your mouth healthy means a daily routine of brushing your teeth to get rid of plaque and bacteria. While you might be tempted to rinse your mouth after you finish, if you skip this step, you ...

Gum disease and oral infections can trigger inflammation, allow harmful bacteria into the bloodstream, and, in severe cases, even lead to direct infection of heart tissue. Together, these effects ...

HEALTH Aspartame in chewing gum: Dental experts weigh in on the sweetener’s safety for teeth and gums Artificial sweeteners can help prevent decay, but dentists warn of other potential side effects ...

Left untreated, tooth decay will damage your teeth and gums to the point where the only real remedy will be either a root canal or a tooth extraction. Read on to learn more about tooth decay, how ...

Gum may also prevent tooth decay by removing food particles from your teeth, Dr. Fontana said. Once tooth decay has caused a cavity, however, you can’t reverse it and the cavity should be filled ...

A survey from the Australian Dental Association out this week shows about 3 in 4 children never floss their teeth, or have ...

Tooth enamel helps to protect the teeth from dental decay, Khan said. Sugar-free gum could have some potential side effects.

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Gum disease and oral infections can trigger inflammation, allow harmful bacteria into the bloodstream, and, in severe cases, even lead to direct infection of heart tissue. Together, these effects ...