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Can Nutrition Bars Give You Cavities?

Photo: jupiterimages We're all busy, and most of us try to maintain some semblance of a healthy diet while we're on the go. One of the handiest ... Read More »

Healthy snacks for healthy teeth

I tell my kids we eat nutritious snacks to keep our bodies healthy. I often neglect to tell them that good-for-you-foods are also key for healthy ... Read More »

Candy that helps kids fight cavities

Suckers, licorice, gummi bears, fruit snacks -- those are just a few of the sweet, chewy treats that dentists advise parents to keep out of their ... Read More »

Is there a link between pounds and dental health?

Is there a link between childhood obesity and dental health? University of Rochester researchers studied two separate surveys in an attempt to find ... Read More »

Suck on this: A lollipop that fights cavities

For the first time ever, a sweet tooth could be beneficial for... well... your teeth. A UCLA scientist has developed a lollipop that helps fight ... Read More »

Children's cavities on the rise

I thought that I was doing everything I could to take care of my kids' teeth. They eat a healthy diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, avoid ... Read More »

Breastfeeding not linked to tooth decay in kids

If you're into the natural way to feed babies, then some good news this week: previous studies that linked breastfeeding and tooth decay (and ... Read More »

Can wine fight cavities?

A new study shows that both red and white wine, even without the alcohol, may help fight cavities. Although it's interesting, it's really nothing to ... Read More »

Dental health of Oregon kids not getting better

With all the "fluoride" toothpaste, drinking water and other products meant for oral hygiene, apparently kids on Oregon didn't get the memo. Pediatric ... Read More »

Cavities increasing in baby teeth?

When baby teeth start showing more cavities in the toddler group (and those a little older), nothing good can be a result, right? Almost assuredly, a ... Read More »