A new study reveals that the bacteria behind periodontal gum disease can harden heart valves by triggering a specific ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A preserved Neanderthal tooth partly wrapped in foil against a blue background. Strange bacteria trapped in Neanderthals' teeth ...

Ignoring your oral microbiome may cause inflammation, not just in your mouth, but throughout your body as well.

DNA preserved in calcified bacteria on the teeth of ancient human skeletons has shed light on the health consequences of the evolving diet and behavior from the Stone Age to the present (Nature ...

Consuming cashews can provide multiple benefits to your health. But did you know that your teeth may reap some unexpected ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Key Takeaways Brush your teeth before breakfast to remove bacteria that accumulate ...

Researchers in Japan investigating strategies for regenerating organs have engineered the growth of fully functional replacement teeth in mice, according to a study published online in the Proceedings ...

Brush your teeth after every meal. Floss regularly. And be sure to keep your teeth nicely coated with a film of genetically engineered bacteria. That's the advice dentists might offer if scientists ...

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(CNN) — Two teeth from a man who lived approximately 4,000 years ago have been discovered to have an abundance of bacteria that primarily cause tooth decay and gum disease. The rare find could help ...