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Tooth decay first ravaged human society 15,000 years ago

In the Moroccan cave known as Grotte des Pigeons, life was good some 15,000 years ago. The people who occupied the cave had a varied diet, fine living quarters and a close-knit community. What they didn’t have was a good tube of toothpaste — and the results, scientists have learned, were horrifying.New research shows that […]

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These ‘Healthy Snacks’ May Be Bad For Your Teeth

Sugar-Free Soda And Snacks Are Likely Hurting Your TeethScrapping added sugars from your diet can benefit your health and decrease your risk for obesity, but swapping them for calorie-free, artificially sweetened alternatives might not work. And according to new research, fake sweeteners might not benefit your dental health, either. It’s widely accepted that sugar can

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Many Young Pregnant Women Need Better Dental Care

Survey data from women of childbearing age in the U.S. show that certain groups of pregnant women aren’t getting appropriate dental care.Younger pregnant women, as well as non-Hispanic black and Mexican American women, and women with low family income or low education are not getting dental care as often as others, researchers found. Experts say

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Are Sports And Energy Drinks Damaging Your Teeth

Drinking energy and sports drinks on a regular basis is becoming increasingly popular, especially among young people. But did you know that these drinks can be extremely damaging to your teeth? Sports And Energy Drinks Are Highly Acidic It’s important to remember the purposes of each of these drinks so as not to consume them more

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Avoid dental injuries during summer sports

Swimming Frequent swimmers may be at risk for developing yellowish-brown or dark brown stains on their teeth.Those who swim more than six hours a week continually expose their teeth to chemically treated water. Pool water contains chemical additives, which give the water a higher pH than saliva. As a result, salivary proteins break down quickly

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Fruits and vegetables can help prevent oral cancer

Current evidence supports a recommendation of a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables as part of a whole-foods, plant-based diet with limited consumption of meat, particularly processed meat. In addition to discussing tobacco and alcohol use with patients (and, if relevant, betel nut and gutka consumption), as well as the risk of sexual transmission

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