Should your dentist prescribe wine?
You would hardly expect your dentist to prescribe wine but new research shows that it could protect your teeth and gums. The polyphenols in the wine are being credited with fending off the bacteria that...
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Water fluoridation linked to thyroid problems
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High levels of water fluoridation have been linked to a 30pc increase in rates of underactive thyroid in England.
The findings have prompted the researchers to call for a rethink of public health policy to fluoridate the water supply in a bid to protect dental health.
Diet soda and illegal drugs equally bad for teeth
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Fizzy drinks and illegal drugs cause similar damage to teeth.
Drinking large quantities of carbonated drinks could be as damaging to your teeth as crystal meth and crack cocaine use.
Vitamin D vital to dental health
Vitamin D has been linked to a 50pc reduction in rotten teeth.
A study of 3,000 children in several countries showed that the vitamin was associated with a 50pc reduction in the incidence of tooth decay.
Coconut oil could fight tooth decay
Coconut oil could combat tooth decay say Irish scientists who believe it could be incorporated into commercial dental care products.
The team from the Athlone Institute of Technology tested the antibacterial action of coconut oil in its natural state and then oil treated with enzymes in a process similar to digestion.