When the balance of healthy to unhealthy bacteria is upset by poor mouth hygiene, a number of conditions can ensue, including ...

Causes of tooth pain include cavities, gum disease, tooth sensitivity, an infection, or a cracked or chipped tooth.

Targeting the immune system could prevent or treat periodontal disease (PD), a common but serious disease of the gums, ...

"If you want to be grossed out, but you want to feel encouraged to floss: when you're home all alone, no one else is around, ...

The mental health impact of losing multiple teeth should not be underestimated. When someone loses five or more teeth, they ...

There are clear differences in the bacteria present in the mouths of smokers compared to non-smokers, say researchers.

Smokers had higher levels of harmful bacteria – like Fusobacterium, Campylobacter and Tannerella forsythia – in their mouths.

Imagine a world where you could regenerate a missing tooth with a single drug, and microrobots clean your teeth every night.

FEELING extra tired or keep getting ill? You might not be eating enough protein. And this could be putting you at risk of extreme swelling, bone fractures and even tooth loss, experts warn. Dr ...