BUTTE, Mont. - Tooth decay is the No. 1 chronic disease among children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They estimate 65 percent of Montana children will have at least one ...
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The Secret To Preventing Tooth Decay May Already Be In Your Mouth
The secret to preventing tooth decay may have been hiding in your mouth all along. Increasing levels of an amino acid in ...
Sugar-loving mouth bacteria create acids that damage teeth, but arginine can help fight back. In a clinical trial, ...
Some “good” bacteria found in the mouth have an arginine deiminase system (ADS), which turns the arginine in our saliva into ...
Fluoride varnish, a dental preventive treatment, reduces the incidence of early childhood tooth decay in combination with dental health counseling for parents, according to a study by investigators at ...
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Silencing Bacterial 'Chatter' in Your Mouth May Help Prevent Tooth Decay
New research shows that 'hacking' the communication channels between microbes in the mouth could boost levels of beneficial ...
Researchers have demonstrated the low environmental footprint of water fluoridation compared to other preventive measures for tooth decay. Research findings also strengthen the case internationally ...
Kidbrooke Village Dentist (Smile 4 U) has announced the availability of consultation appointments for new private patients ...
Tooth decay is the No. 1 chronic infectious disease affecting children nationwide, the CDC reports, and can begin as early as a child’s first birthday. The good news is, parents and caregivers can ...
A Consultant Dental Public Health Specialist, Dr Aderonke Dedeke, has advised Nigerians to use toothpastes that contain fluoride and medium-textured toothbrush to prevent tooth decay. Dedeke, of ...
Cavities are incredibly common, affecting 90% of adults between the ages of 19 and 64 — but they are often preventable. Also known as "dental caries," cavities are damaged areas in the hard parts of ...
People generally try to keep hair out of their mouths, but it turns out hair may be good for teeth. Keratin is a protein found in hair and wool. When applied to teeth, it mixes with the minerals in ...
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