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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Why 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 MoreHow Baby Feeding Choices Affect Tooth Decay Risk
Researchers followed over 3,500 families in Shanghai from birth through age 5 to understand how early feeding practices affect children's tooth decay. They …
Read MoreMom's Vitamin D During Pregnancy May Help Baby's Teeth Stay Healthy
Researchers followed over 4,000 pregnant women and their children to see if the mother's vitamin D levels during pregnancy affected whether kids got cavities. …
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