Dietary Sugars Should Be Drastically Reduced
To reduce the significant financial and social burdens of caries, free sugars in the diet should make up no more than 3% of total energy intake.
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Limit Foods That Can Damage Teeth
Some foods can damage your teeth, and avoiding them can help to protect your smile.
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Treating Perio Disease Reduces Cost of Other Medical Conditions
A growing body of evidence shows that periodontal disease is associated with negative systemic health consequences for patients with certain diseases and conditions.
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Researchers Use Lasers to Coax Teeth Into Repairing Themselves
For the first time, a new study has shown it is possible to use low-power lasers to spur stem cells in the body to make new tissue, in this case to regenerate dentin in teeth.
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Nutrition Key to Overall Health
Nutrition is vital to a person’s oral health — and therefore to their overall health.
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Poor Dental Health May Lead to Alzheimer’s
People with poor oral hygiene or gum disease may be at a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
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What’s the Best Way to Brush Your Teeth?
If you’re unsure about the best way to brush your teeth, you’re unlikely to get much help from experts.
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How E-cigarettes Impact Our Oral Health
Consumers are falsely convinced there are no harmful effects to these water vapor alternatives.
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Up to 3,000 Times the Bacterial Growth Found on Hollow-head Toothbrushes
Solid-head power toothbrushes retain less bacteria compared to hollow-head toothbrushes, according to researchers.
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