Dentistry

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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