Nearly 90% of adults have experienced tooth decay, while gum disease affects over half of American adults—yet conventional ...

An international team of researchers has systematically measured the β-decay half-lives of 40 nuclei near calcium-54, ...

Scientists have found that keratin, the protein in hair and skin, can repair and protect tooth enamel. The material forms a mineralized layer that halts decay and restores strength, outperforming ...

The Conversation reports that sugar corrodes teeth within seconds as bacteria form plaque, leading to cavities.

Millions of people worldwide suffer from gum disease, yet we still don't fully understand how healthy gums turn into damaged, ...