The secret to preventing tooth decay may have been hiding in your mouth all along. Increasing levels of an amino acid in ...

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 ...

A new study has revealed that toothpaste made from human hair may have the potential to repair tooth enamel and halt early signs of decay. Researchers at King’s College London discovered that keratin ...

New human clinical trial proves arginine, an amino acid, can modify plaque formation on teeth, thereby protecting ...

Sugar-loving mouth bacteria create acids that damage teeth, but arginine can help fight back. In a clinical trial, ...

The next major innovation in dental care just might be a new ingredient added to our toothpaste and mouthwash from an unlikely source: sheep’s wool or human hair. Both contain the fibrous protein ...

Dental diseases are the most widespread non-communicable diseases on Earth: the World Health Organization said it repeatedly. And yet, it’s still flying under the radar. A staggering 1 billion people ...

New research shows that 'hacking' the communication channels between microbes in the mouth could boost levels of beneficial ...

The discovery that fluoride can help people maintain healthy teeth dates back to Colorado Springs in the early 1900s. That’s when a young dentist named Frederick McKay noticed brown staining on the ...

As a biologic and naturopathic dentist with more than 20 years of experience, the difference between fluoride applied topically to teeth versus systemic water fluoridation is substantial. Topical ...