You stumble into bed after a long day, exhausted and ready to crash. The last thing you want to do is drag yourself to the bathroom to brush your teeth. “I’ll just do it in the morning,” you tell ...

Sugar fuels mouth bacteria, which produce enamel-damaging acids. Frequent consumption leads to repeated acid attacks, weakening tooth enamel and causing cavities. Limiting sugar intake and practicing ...

Neurons inside teeth not only sense pain, but they may help protect them from sustaining further damage by triggering a jaw-opening reflex, according to new research from the University of Michigan (U ...