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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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Green Tea May Strengthen Your Teeth

Researchers suspect antimicrobial molecules contained within green tea helps preserve teeth (as long as you don’t add sugar). People aged 40-64 who drank one cup of green tea a day were less likely to lose teeth. Drinking unsweetened coffee had no effect on keeping teeth. Antimicrobial molecules called catechins may account for green tea’s benefits.

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Shiitake mushrooms

These mushrooms pack a bold flavor, and also boast grand anti-microbial properties that fight tooth decay. These mushrooms pack a bold flavor, and also boast grand anti-microbial properties that fight tooth decay. Researchers from the Pediatric Caries Research Program – School of Dentistry found that shitake mushrooms contain a poly-saccharide called lentinan, which prevents the growth of

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