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Cranberry juice may offer an unexpected benefit beyond its reputation for helping prevent urinary tract infections: protecting teeth from decay. Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago ...

Researchers have developed a fluoride-free gel that could help rebuild damaged tooth enamel, something the body cannot naturally replace once it is lost. Inspired by the proteins that guide enamel ...

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What if treating a child's cavity took just a few seconds, without drilling, injections or anesthesia? A major clinical trial suggests that a simple liquid called silver diamine fluoride (SDF) could ...

Pure, unsweetened cranberry juice may help slow the growth of dental plaque and reduce the acid that damages teeth, according ...

Advertisements for special toothpastes, powders and gums suggest that it’s possible. Here’s what dental experts say. By Katie Camero Most of us know that the best defense against tooth decay — or ...

In a way, teeth are like little nesting dolls. At the center is the pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels. Dentin ...