July 21 (UPI) --The bacteria in the mouth that causes tooth decay might also help colon cancer spread to other organs in the body, according to a study published Tuesday by the journal Science ...

Tooth decay happens when acid eats away at a tooth and these lifestyle habits are reasons it gets worse... Bacteria and food can cause tooth decay. It starts out as plague; a clear (usually sticky) ...

Certain types of food wear down your teeth. The longer these foods stick to the surface of your teeth, the more acidic your mouth will become, leading to the formation of cavities. When this happens, ...

Nicola Innes received funding from the Chief Scientist's Office in Scotland and 3M/ ESPE which supported work on the Hall Technique and currently received funding from the National Institute for ...

Baby teeth may be temporary but they are still susceptible to decay and cavities. Your little ones baby teeth will eventually fall out, but if they fall out early due to bad dental health, your ...

A cavity is a hole in your tooth caused by decay over time. Symptoms include white or dark spots on the tooth, or you may feel a hole with your tongue. You never want to hear a dentist say that you ...

Pulp necrosis is an irreversible condition that occurs when the soft pulp inside of a tooth dies. This is the last stage of a disease called pulpitis. There is a pulp chamber inside of each of your ...

Jeffrey Ebersole receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. To “cry poor mouth” is an expression used to habitually complain about a lack of money. A literal poor mouth, however, ...

For teeth, eating or drinking sweets are a double whammy. Sugary substances can damage teeth, making them prone to sensitivity. Ingesting sweet foods and drinks can also cause pain or discomfort to ...