You know you can get cavities from eating too many sweets, but it turns out you can catch them from your sweetie as well. “People carry over 700 types of bacteria in their mouths,” Dr. Elizabeth ...

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 scientists ...

Cavity-causing bacteria also use dietary sugars to make a sticky layer called a biofilm that acts like a fortress attached to ...

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 ...

Holiday celebrations often feature lots of great food and drinks, including sweet treats to indulge in. But too much sugar in ...

Dec. 29 -- MONDAY, Dec. 28 (HealthDay News) -- New research provides insights into the genetic makeup of a germ that causes cavities, and shows why the germ does such a great job of colonizing the ...

That tiny black spot you’ve been ignoring in your back molar isn’t going away on its own. In fact, it’s probably getting bigger every day, quietly eating away at your tooth while you hope it’s just a ...

Dr. Elizabeth Walton, cofounder of dental chain Risas Dental, explains how you can get a cavity from your sweetie. The plaque thickens. You know you can get cavities from eating too many sweets, but ...