Does Being Overweight Cause Cavities in Kids' Baby Teeth?
Researchers in Brazil followed over 3,300 children from birth to age four to see if overweight or obese children got more cavities than children at a healthy …
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Vitamin D Supplements Help Kids' Gums Stay Healthy
Researchers in Poland studied over 2,000 children to see if vitamin D supplements help prevent tooth problems. They found that kids who took vitamin D …
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 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 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 …
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