Lately, more people are grappling with dental health problems. Whether it's cavities, gum disease, or just a dull ache that ...

For some people, sugar isn't the only thing that risks tooth decay, say scientists from Cornell University in New York.

Research suggests that the bacterial community residing in our mouths may potentially influencing the development of Alzheimer's disease.

A new study established a link between these common mouth bacteria and an increased dementia risk. Here's what to know about ...

While no overall associations emerged between oral microbial characteristics and colorectal cancer (CRC) risk, researchers ...

But how the salivary amylase enzyme interacts with its main substrate, starch, to alter the oral microbiome and increase disease risk was unclear. "That's what we wanted to know in this experiment ...

Toothpaste plays a key role in oral health by breaking up bacterial biofilm, reducing the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. While some ingredients may affect the oral microbiome, research suggests ...

A newly published study in Nutrients compares two juice-based diets with a plant-based, whole-food diet over three weeks to assess their oral and intestinal microbiome effects. Fourteen participants, ...

But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths — the oral microbiome — is often overlooked. Recent research has highlighted just how crucial the oral microbiome is for ...