Tooth decay is largely caused by sugar, which interacts with bacteria on our teeth to cause damage. (Getty Images) The importance of taking care of our teeth has been instilled in us since childhood.

(The Conversation) – Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year is often packed with opportunities to consume sugar. But what happens in your mouth during ...

Gastroenterologist Saurabh Sethi explained that skipping added sugar for 14 days helps in lowering insulin spikes, reducing ...

Researchers from The University of Osaka find that migration of blood sugar to saliva in individuals with type 2 diabetes ...

Nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide suffer from oral diseases, yet 90% of these conditions are entirely preventable through proper daily care. What’s particularly striking is that tooth decay remains ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) While you’re likely aware that eating too much sugar can cause cavities – that is, ...