Cavities form from tooth decay and can lead to pain or tooth loss. Here's a roundup of symptoms, causes and expert tips to ...

It makes teeth ... up. Dental plaque develops when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches), such as milk, soft drinks, raisins, bread, and candy are frequently left on your teeth ...

Baking soda may help remove plaque, which is a coating of bacteria build-up on the teeth. While there isn't much research on baking soda use alone, studies have found that baking soda toothpaste ...

“When we brush our teeth, we brush the bacteria away. But by the next day, it’s back,” Borisy says. “We think it just crawls up by rapidly expanding into fresh territory.” The team next ...

In recent years, research has suggested a connection between oral bacteria and Alzheimer's disease ... and loose or sensitive teeth. For prevention, the NIH recommends brushing teeth with fluoride ...