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Sugar starts corroding your teeth within seconds – here’s how to protect your pearly whites from decay

(The Conversation) – Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year is often packed with opportunities to consume sugar. But what happens in your mouth during ...
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5 drinks that can rot your teeth over time

Maintaining a bright, healthy smile isn’t just about brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing regularly. What we drink plays a crucial role in our dental health, often impacting our teeth in ways ...
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No Fluoride in Your Water? How to Protect Kids’ Teeth

TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For decades, fluoride in drinking water has helped protect kids’ teeth from ...

Fluoride: Balancing Efficacy and Safety in Modern Dentistry

Fluoride remains the cornerstone of preventive dentistry, and researchers have analyzed the many delivery methods of fluoride ...
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Tooth Decay: Stages, Complications, and Treatment

Tooth decay occurs when bacteria in the mouth produce acids that attack the enamel, or protective outer layer of the tooth. If left untreated, tooth decay could lead to gum disease, cavities, and ...
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Sugar starts corroding your teeth within seconds – here’s how to protect your pearly whites from decay

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) While you’re likely aware that eating too much sugar can cause cavities – that is, ...
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Sugar starts corroding your teeth within seconds – here’s how to protect your pearly whites from decay

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) José Lemos, University of Florida and Jacqueline Abranches, University of Florida (THE ...