Fluoride makes teeth stronger and prevents cavities by replenishing minerals in teeth that are depleted by acid from food and beverages and by microbes that live in the mouth.
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Zhejiang University School of Medicine investigators reported that higher maternal plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels across pregnancy aligned with lower odds of early childhood caries in children.
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Real progress in oral health doesn't come from expensive gadgets, but from better daily habits.
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A new study in the journal Microbiology Spectrum highlights the potential of using a natural compound from maple to combat the bacteria responsible for tooth decay: Streptococcus mutans.
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A new toolkit to increase supervised toothbrushing for younger children aims to address health equalities caused by tooth decay.
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