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Many of the foods we eat, including some of the most valuable foods from the standpoint of human nutrition, provide nourishment for the bacteria in the mouth. These bacteria act on the sugar in the diet and secrete acids, that can erode enamel, and lead to cavities. We feed the bacteria in our mouth everytime we eat carbohydrates. |
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Common Dental Problems
Dental problems are never any fun, but the good news is that most of them can be ...... |
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Cavity Fillings
Tooth decay occurs when plague, the sticky substance that forms on teeth, combines with the sugars and / or starches of the food ..... |
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Gum Disease
New studies show that periodontal disease, otherwise known as gum disease, is linked to heart attacks and strokes....... |
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Smoking and Dental Problems
Most of us know that smoking is bad for our health, but did you know that smoking is also a major contributor ...... |
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Dental care for children
Permanent teeth press on the roots of the milk teeth. The roots dissolve until the milk teeth fall out. This is called exfoliation and ...... |
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