The team utilized machine learning to analyze public data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

Sustained high blood sugar levels caused by diabetes and other factors raise the risk of tooth decay as sugars in the blood are transferred to saliva, University of Osaka researchers have found. The ...

Crooked teeth are common and affect children, teens, and adults. Causes include genetics, overcrowding, jaw problems, tooth loss, facial trauma, and improper oral hygiene habits. Jump to Key Takeaways ...

Researchers from King's College London report that keratin can protect against tooth decay and repair early-stage enamel damage better than fluoride. Researchers from King’s College London say they ...

Proper brushing and flossing will protect your teeth every day and help you avoid cavities but it’s not enough to keep your teeth healthy long-term. Believe it or not, most adult tooth loss is not ...

A study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association indicated that frequent recreational cannabis (FRC) use may cause tooth decay. In extreme cases, it can lead to severe tooth loss.

For decades, fluoride has been at the center of public health debates, hailed by experts as a crucial tool in preventing tooth decay while also facing scrutiny from skeptics who question its safety.

More than four in ten people (41 per cent) had clear signs of rotten teeth when examined by a dentist, which is up from 28 per cent in 2009 and around similar levels to 1998. The data, released by the ...