The secret to preventing tooth decay may have been hiding in your mouth all along. Increasing levels of an amino acid in ...

MY advice would be to start the year determined to place greater emphasis on your oral health, and to begin by learning the essentials. You should keep this ...

Berries are good sources of vitamin C which helps support building strong connective tissues in the gums. Another name for ...

Dental erosion is the irreversible loss of tooth enamel from an acid attack, a chemical process different from tooth decay caused by bacteria. Common causes include acidic foods and drinks (like soft ...

Teeth function not only because of the hard enamel on the surface, but also because they have roots that anchor them firmly ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – When dental implants are inserted, saliva or blood plasma immediately coat them. The implants adsorb a thin layer of proteins from these fluids that help gum tissue attach, but also ...

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