Can Probiotics Help Prevent Cavities in Kids?
Researchers reviewed 12 studies to see if probiotics—the "good bacteria" found in some foods and supplements—could help prevent cavities in children and …
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Tooth Brushing and Sweet Drinks: What Teens With Cavities Do Differently
Researchers compared 20 teenagers with cavities to 20 teenagers without cavities to understand what habits protect teeth. They found that teens without …
Read MoreWhy Some Kids Get Cavities More Than Others
Researchers wanted to understand why some young children get cavities while others don't, even with similar brushing habits. They studied 58 children total—24 …
Read MoreWhy Sugary Foods Matter More Than Brushing for Kids' Teeth
Researchers studied over 2,000 families to understand why children from poorer families get more cavities. They found that the biggest reason isn't about …
Read MoreParents' Dental Knowledge Helps Kids Have Healthier Teeth
Researchers in rural Armenia studied 400 families to see if parents' understanding of dental health affects their children's tooth cleanliness. They found that …
Read MoreHow Cavity-Causing Bacteria Form and New Ways to Stop Them
Cavities are caused by bacteria that stick together on your teeth and create a protective layer called a biofilm. This review article explains how these …
Read MoreWhy Heavier Kids May Have Weaker Tooth Protection
Researchers studied 180 boys ages 6-8 to understand why weight and tooth decay might be connected. They found that boys with normal weight had higher levels of …
Read MoreCould Vitamin D Be Your Secret Weapon Against Cavities?
Scientists are taking a fresh look at vitamin D's role in preventing cavities, a topic that was actually popular decades ago before fluoride took over. This …
Read MoreMost 6-Year-Olds in UAE Have Cavities: Here's Why
Researchers in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, checked the teeth of 285 first-grade children and found that about 9 out of 10 kids had cavities or early signs of …
Read MoreNew Way to Understand Why Some People Get More Cavities
Scientists used advanced computer analysis on data from thousands of Americans to discover that cavities aren't one-size-fits-all. They found that different …
Read MoreHow Dentists Predict Which Kids Will Get Cavities
Researchers studied 64 children ages 6-12 to see how well a special system called CAMBRA could predict which kids were most likely to get cavities. The system …
Read MoreVitamin B12 May Help Protect Your Teeth From Cavities
Researchers studied over 5,000 people to understand how different vitamins affect tooth decay. They found that people with higher levels of vitamin B12 were …
Read MoreWhy Mom's Dental Health Matters for Kids' Teeth
Researchers in Turkey studied 113 children and their mothers to understand how a mother's knowledge about food and health affects her child's dental health. …
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