Igbinlola noted, “Saliva prevents tooth decay from occurring by washing sugar out of your mouth and into your stomach. It also stops the acid from causing damage, fights bacteria, and can repair ...

To check for broken bones, doctors will use X-rays. The same can be said for dentists. X-rays help dentists learn what is ...

Poor oral hygiene: Improper brushing and improper use of dental floss can lead to a buildup of plaque (bacteria inside bacteria ... or when their first tooth comes out. Regular dental exams can detect ...

Scientists believe they have worked out why biting down on ice or drinking ... If the dentine becomes exposed, following tooth decay or gum disease for example, painful stimuli such as temperature ...

But now a UK dentist has brought up another potentially nasty side effect of us – yes, even us, the parents – kissing our little ones on the lips: tooth decay. Dr Richard Marques ... developed," he ...