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Bacteria Enlisted in Fight Against Cavities

Bacteria typically get the blame for causing tooth decay. But a previously unidentified strain...

Mouth Breathing May Mean More Tooth Decay

People who breathe with their mouths during sleep may see more tooth decay, according...

Sugar-Free Gum Could Save the UK Millions

Pediatric tooth decay is a growing crisis in the United Kingdom (UK), affecting 34%...

AAO Ranks the Acid Levels in Popular Drinks

Soft drinks—even diet drinks, sports drinks, and fruit drinks that are low in sugar...

Beavers Provide Model to Improve Enamel

Beavers may show what it takes to have good oral health, even without taking...

Mountain Dew Causing Major Damage to Teeth in Appalachia

Appalachian people need to find a new drink of choice. The number of people...

Consuming Milk After Eating Sugary Cereal Could Limit Cavities

Milk is all it takes to combat the damaging effects of eating sugary cereal....

Tooth Enamel Erosion from Soda May be Irreversible

When it comes to your teeth, diet soda isn’t any better than regular soda....

Dental Experts Warn People About Summer Eating

You may want to pay attention to what you eat this summer. Dental experts...

New Information Reaffirms Fluoride’s Benefits

New research backs up what many already knew: fluoride is beneficial in fighting tooth...