“Chewing sugar-free gum may, when added to a regular home oral care routine of twice-daily brushing with fluoridated toothpaste and daily cleaning between teeth, contribute to reducing caries ...

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It is widely understood that consuming too many sugary drinks can have a negative impact on our teeth. Sugar increases bacterial growth in the teeth, which then strips away protective enamel ...

And you produce more saliva when you eat, which helps to rinse the sugar from the candy off your teeth. It also neutralizes acids made by the bacteria that can wear away at your tooth enamel.

While egg hunts and seasonal gift-giving are fun traditions that families don’t want to miss out on – all that extra sugar can wreak havoc on children’s teeth. “Teeth extraction is the number one ...

If you reach for a diet or sugar-free drink hoping to protect your teeth, you may not be getting the desired effect. While sugar-free soda, sports drinks, and candies do reduce the risk of ...

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However, some of the season’s most popular drinks could be damaging your teeth, a dentist has warned. From the ever-trendy pumpkin spice latte to the more Christmassy mulled wine, hot drinks evoke ...