Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two teeth from a man who lived approximately 4,000 years ago have been discovered to have an abundance of bacteria that primarily ...

Researchers at Fraunhofer say they have developed a microbiome-friendly approach that targets harmful periodontal bacteria ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer I’ve never had a cavity—and I’d like to keep it that way. So I started wondering whether I’m ...

DNA preserved in calcified bacteria on the teeth of ancient human skeletons has shed light on the health consequences of the evolving diet and behavior from the Stone Age to the present (Nature ...

Scientists have found that bacteria and fungi in the human mouth can join forces to form a so-called superorganism that is stronger and more tenacious than regular microbes. These superorganisms have ...

The dirty tooth about brushing your teeth in the shower is it’s not doctor recommended. Dr. Payal Bhalla, lead dentist and clinical director of Quest Dental in England, recently explained that trying ...

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Researchers in Japan investigating strategies for regenerating organs have engineered the growth of fully functional replacement teeth in mice, according to a study published online in the Proceedings ...

(CNN) — Two teeth from a man who lived approximately 4,000 years ago have been discovered to have an abundance of bacteria that primarily cause tooth decay and gum disease. The rare find could help ...