Cavity is one of the most common dental problems, with the aching pain making it difficult to endure. While oral hygiene practices like brushing, flossing, and adopting good dietary habits, such as ...

In recent years, probiotic supplements have been publicized as a miracle cure for everything from digestive woes to mental health ailments and hormonal imbalances. The idea is compelling: Swallow some ...

Washington, D.C. — A new study in the journal Microbiology Spectrum highlights the potential of using a natural compound from maple to combat the bacteria responsible for tooth decay: Streptococcus ...

You may go for a cup of coffee or tea in the morning followed by a glass of wine in the evening. And perhaps you're good about brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing. Unfortunately, your dental ...

If Wenjun Zhang has her way, no one will ever have to brush or floss again. Zhang, a UC Berkeley professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, is trying to distinguish the healthy bacteria in ...

I’ve heard about the benefits of probiotics for years. Should I start taking them? Probiotics are a multibillion-dollar for-profit industry. But most people who take them are wasting their money. I’ve ...