Consuming cashews can provide multiple benefits to your health. But did you know that your teeth may reap some unexpected ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Key Takeaways Brush your teeth before breakfast to remove bacteria that accumulate ...

Real-time microscopy enabled researchers to track the movement and behavior of a grouping of fungi and bacteria in the saliva of children with severe tooth decay. The interspecies cluster took on new ...

Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year is often packed with opportunities to consume sugar. But what happens in your mouth during those first minutes and ...

Key TakeawaysTartar (also called dental calculus) forms when plaque isn't removed within 24 to 72 hours and hardens on the ...