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25 results in Dental Health
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A Healthier Smile In The Past Dental Caries And Diet In Early Neolithic Farming Communities From Central Germany
Ancient farmers from 7,000 years ago had surprisingly high rates of tooth decay despite eating whole foods, showing diet composition significantly affects dental health.
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Abnormal Micronutrient Intake Is Associated With The Risk Of Periodontitis A Dose–response Association Study Based On NHANES 2009–2014
This study found that both too little and too much of certain vitamins and minerals can increase your risk of gum disease (periodontitis).
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Added Sugars And Cardiovascular Disease Risk In Children A Scientific Statement From The American Heart Association
The American Heart Association found that added sugars significantly increase heart disease risk factors in children, even at levels much lower than what most kids currently consume.
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Children’s And Parents’ Marburg Sugar Index (MSI) Values Are They Comparable
This study found that children and parents give moderately similar answers when reporting how often the child eats sugary foods, with higher sugar intake linked to more tooth decay.
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Denis Burkitt And The Origins Of The Dietary Fibre Hypothesis
Denis Burkitt, a surgeon who worked in Africa, developed the groundbreaking theory that eating too little fiber causes many modern diseases including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
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Dental Caries In Wild Primates Interproximal Cavities On Anterior Teeth
Scientists found that wild primates get tooth decay between their front teeth, especially females and fruit-eating species, suggesting diet and food processing behaviors affect dental health.
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Dietary Carbohydrate Intake Is Associated With The Subgingival Plaque Oral Microbiome Abundance And Diversity In A Cohort Of Postmenopausal Women
Higher carbohydrate intake, especially sugar, was linked to increased levels of harmful bacteria in the gums of postmenopausal women.
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Earliest Evidence For Caries And Exploitation Of Starchy Plant Foods In Pleistocene Hunter Gatherers From Morocco
Ancient hunter-gatherers from Morocco 15,000 years ago had tooth decay rates as high as modern people, caused by eating starchy wild plants like acorns and pine nuts.
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Effects Of Developmental Failure Of Swallowing Threshold On Obesity And Eating Behaviors In Children Aged 5–15 Years
Children who don't properly sense when food is ready to swallow are more likely to be overweight and snack frequently between meals.
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Evolutionary And Population Genomics Of The Cavity Causing Bacteria Streptococcus Mutans
Scientists studied the genetics of Streptococcus mutans, the main bacteria that causes tooth decay, and found it evolved to become more cavity-causing around 10,000 years ago when humans started farming.
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Fluoride From Nutrient To Suspected Neurotoxin
A dental researcher reflects on how fluoride's reputation has shifted from being considered beneficial for teeth to potentially harmful for brain health over 60 years.
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Healthy Food, Healthy Teeth A Formative Study To Assess Knowledge Of Foods For Oral Health In Children And Adults
A study found that both children and adults correctly identify high-sugar foods as bad for teeth, but many don't realize that refined carbohydrates recommended in dietary guidelines can also cause tooth decay.
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Iodine Status Modifies The Association Between Fluoride Exposure In Pregnancy And Preschool Boys’ Intelligence
A study found that low iodine levels during pregnancy may worsen the negative effects of fluoride exposure on young boys' brain development and intelligence.
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Malnutrition And Its Oral Outcome – A Review
Poor nutrition and oral health problems create a harmful cycle where malnutrition damages teeth and gums, while dental issues make it harder to eat well.
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Mitochondrial Reactive Oxygen Species Promote Mitochondrial Damage In High Glucose Induced Dysfunction And Apoptosis Of Human Dental Pulp Cells
Researchers found that high blood sugar damages the energy-producing parts of dental cells, which may explain why people with diabetes have poor tooth healing.
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Nutrition And Health In Human Evolution–Past To Present
This research traces human nutrition from prehistoric hunter-gatherers to modern times, showing how our rapid shift to processed foods conflicts with our evolutionary biology.
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On The Pathogenicity Of The Oral Biofilm A Critical Review From A Biological, Evolutionary, And Nutritional Point Of View
This research challenges the idea that dental plaque itself causes tooth decay and gum disease, suggesting that modern lifestyle factors like poor diet and stress are the real culprits.
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Private Interests And The Start Of Fluoride Supplemented High Carbohydrate Nutritional Guidelines
This research reveals how private interests influenced dental organizations to promote fluoride use alongside high-carbohydrate diets, despite evidence that low-carb diets alone prevent tooth decay.
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Sugar Industry Influence On The Scientific Agenda Of The National Institute Of Dental Research’s 1971 National Caries Program A Historical Analysis Of Internal Documents
This study revealed how the sugar industry secretly influenced government dental research in the 1970s to focus on treatments rather than reducing sugar consumption.
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THE ACTION OF VITAMIN D IN PREVENTING THE SPREAD AND PROMOTING THE ARREST OF CARIES IN CHILDREN
This 1928 study found that vitamin D-rich diets helped prevent tooth decay in children and could even stop existing cavities from getting worse.
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The Impact Of Carbohydrate Quality On Dental Plaque PH Does The Glycemic Index Of Starchy Foods Matter For Dental Health
High glycemic index starchy foods like white bread cause more harmful acid production in dental plaque than low glycemic foods like chickpeas, potentially increasing tooth decay risk.
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The Impact Of Omega 3 Supplements On Non Surgical Periodontal Therapy A Systematic Review
Researchers reviewed studies on whether omega-3 supplements help improve gum disease treatment, but found the evidence too inconsistent to draw clear conclusions.
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The Largest And Earliest Known Sample Of Dental Caries In An Extinct Mammal (Mammalia, Euarchonta, Microsyops Latidens) And Its Ecological Implications
Scientists discovered the oldest and largest sample of tooth decay in an extinct mammal from 54 million years ago, revealing how diet affects dental health over time.
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The Relationship Between Oral Health And Diabetes Mellitus
Research shows that gum disease (periodontitis) and diabetes have a two-way relationship where each condition can worsen the other.
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Ultra Processed Foods And Early Childhood Caries In 0–3‐year‐olds Enrolled At Primary Healthcare Centers In Southern Brazil
Children who eat ultra-processed foods four or more times daily have over twice the risk of developing tooth decay compared to those eating them less frequently.
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