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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tooth bacteria graphic New research shows that 'hacking' the communication channels between microbes in the mouth could boost ...

Poor oral hygiene, especially when it leads to gingivitis (a form of gum disease marked by bleeding gums) or periodontitis (inflammation of the tissue around the teeth), has been linked with higher ...

Researchers have developed a teeth-whitening powder that works with the vibrations of an electric toothbrush to safely remove ...

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Most of us would rather not think about the cavity-causing microbes infesting our mouths. They coat our teeth, eat the same sugars we do and excrete acids that carve holes in our enamel. And the ...

(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 ...

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