In a recent article published in Frontiers in Public Health, researchers performed a randomized, double-blinded clinical trial of 18 months in adults enrolled at the Universities of Medical Sciences, ...

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Oral care products containing fluoride-free hydroxyapatite, a natural form of calcium, may effectively reduce dental caries, according to a systematic review published in the Journal of Dentistry.

Brushing twice a day keeps the dentist away – but can we improve on the toothpaste we use to maintain clean teeth, preventing medical issues that spiral from poor dental health? Most toothpastes use ...

* 8% arginine dentifrice reduced new cavities in children by -25% * Low-dose (1.5%) arginine had no added benefit over fluoride * Works by neutralizing acids, creating a //tooth-friendly environment ...

Fluoride, a naturally occuring mineral found in many foods and water, has been a primary ingredient in toothpaste since the 1970s. Despite being widely regarded as safe by the Food and Drug ...

Dentists regularly meet with parents who shun fluoride for their kids, yet there is no guidance from American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) about alternative remineralizing agents. The study ...

Guidelines are available concerning fluoride toothpaste use for children. There is a need for GDPs to be aware of the caries risk of child patients when advising on fluoride toothpaste use. Many GDPs ...

Furthermore, receding gum lines and weakened enamel can expose nerve endings causing sensitive teeth which experience pain on contact with food and drink – particularly very cold or very hot ones. The ...

Other ways to prevent dental caries is by decreasing intake of foods and beverages high in sugar and carbohydrates, drinking water in between meals to rebalance the pH levels, and eating less acidic ...