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Ancient Carbs Ravaged Early Teeth

Leave it to delicious carbohydrates to usher in the ‘age of cavities’. According to a recent story conducted by NPR, recently discovered human fossils exhibited greater decay around the time grains and starches were added to their diet. Hunter-gatherers were prevalent in Morocco nearly 15,000 years ago. Apart from their … Read More

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Dental Cavities Tied to Lower Risk of Neck, Head Cancer

According to a recent study conducted by the University at Buffalo State University of New York, people with a higher number of dental cavities may have a reduced risk of having neck and head cancers. The study shows that people with the highest amounts of cavities in their teeth actually … Read More

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New Study Suggests Dairy Helps Prevent Cavities

There’s good news for all you cheese and dairy lovers; a recent study suggests consuming these calcium rich products may actually help maintain good oral health and ward off cavities. It’s common knowledge that certain dairy products including milk and yogurt can fortify the bones in your body, yet that … Read More

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You Brush Your Teeth, But What About Fido?

If you’ve ever tried getting children to brush, just think about how difficult it would be to brush your pet’s teeth. It might sound unusual, but brushing your dog’s teeth may help keep him or her healthy. Dogs and cats can develop the same kind of oral hygiene problems such … Read More

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Ötzi the Iceman and his Unfortunate Dental Problems

The oldest wet mummy in the world, Ötzi, was found in a melting glacier just over 20 years ago in the Italian Alps. The 5,300 year old prehistoric iceman had a problem that many people seem to have even thousands of years later: bad teeth and stinky breath. During Ötzi’s … Read More

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Dental Myths Exposed

There is a lot of misinformation floating around the medical and dental communities. Whether it’s a friend reassuring you that bubblegum doesn’t digest for 8 years if you swallow it or a rumor you heard on the internet concerning the regenerative properties of ginseng root; it is hard to know if your … Read More

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