Tooth decay can be largely prevented by oral hygiene, professional dental care and a diet low in sugar. But, fluoridation of drinking water is an additional powerful preventive. Tooth enamel ...

ALMOST a quarter of children in Worcester have tooth decay, new figures show. Data shows 23.6 per cent of five-year-olds in Worcester are estimated to have tooth decay. In Malvern, 23.8 per cent ...

Proper oral hygiene and regular brushing with a high-fluoride toothpaste can prevent cavities and tooth decay. Limiting sugar intake and visiting the dentist regularly can also help spot pre-cavities.

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As you age, your risk for higher blood sugar increases—which raises the risk of type 2 diabetes for adults in their 50s, 60s, ...

Ellyce Clonan, a researcher in the School of Dental Medicine, has identified another health problem linked to frequent recreational cannabis (FRC) use: tooth decay and severe tooth loss. An article ...

The government says there is strong scientific evidence that water fluoridation helps reduce tooth decay and it is safe and effective. Plymouth City Council is looking at ways it can improve oral ...

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Fruit can be as sweet as candy. If that’s stopping you from eating the recommended 2 cups per day, many fruits contain less sugar, offering a subtle hint of sweetness, a sweet-tart flavor or a ...

Introduced in the 1940s to combat tooth decay, around 63 percent of the U.S. population receives fluoridated water, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR ...