Sucking candy increased the rate of saliva secretion by approximately 7.8 times compared to that at rest and significantly ...

We often think of oral hygiene as something that only affects our teeth and gums. Brush, floss, rinse — end of story, right?

From premature birth to tooth decay, know the ways poor oral health can affect mother and baby’s health during pregnancy.

Many toothpastes also contain fluoride, which strengthens tooth enamel and helps prevent cavities. Interestingly, fluoride ...

Xanthan gum is a popular food additive that’s commonly added to foods as a thickener or stabilizer. It’s created when sugar is fermented by a type of bacteria called Xanthomonas campestris.

Maintaining good oral health is important not only to avoid the pain and loss of teeth that can occur as a result of gum ...

"When you think about it, what is poor gum health, poor dental health? It's really a bacterial infection," explained Dr. Celine Gounder, CBS News medical contributor. "When you have chronic ...

Is there a link between gum disease and Alzheimer's disease? In a 2020 analysis led by the National Institute on Aging, (NIA) ...