A new clinical study involving human participants shows that arginine, a naturally occurring amino acid, can change how dental plaque develops on teeth, helping to reduce the risk of tooth decay. When ...

Mouthwashes have long bragged about killing 99.9% of germs in your mouth, but Rutgers Health researchers suggest this scorched-earth approach may harm oral health by eliminating beneficial bacteria ...

Want to maintain a healthy lifestyle? One of the most overlooked ways is by preventing dental disease with the use of fluoride. The naturally occurring mineral is essential for a healthier smile, but ...

Unlike traditional antiseptic mouthwashes, natural herbal-based rinses may kill harmful bacteria while leaving beneficial microbes intact, according to researchers from the Rutgers School of Dental ...

Gut health doesn't start in the stomach, it begins in the mouth. While we focus on probiotics and fermented foods, we often overlook the true beginning of digestion: our oral health. The mouth isn't ...