Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Deniz Celiker/Getty Images The link between good oral health and general health isn't a far-fetched notion. There's many pieces ...

The researchers analyzed snippets of DNA left in the centuries-old tartar buildup. Courtesy of PLOS One, Rikai Sawafuji Researchers in Japan have taken a close look at the tartar on centuries-old ...

July 18 (UPI) --Archaeologists have developed a new technique for analyzing tooth tartar. The latest research into ancient tooth tartar suggests the mineralized residue can offer insights into the ...

Daily brushing and flossing play a significant role in keeping plaque at bay, but sometimes, despite our best efforts, tartar can build up on our teeth. Tartar, also known as dental calculus, is a ...