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Brush up on the best candy for kids’ teeth at Halloween, which treats to avoid and the quickest way to protect kids’ smiles

Kristie Ceruti • October 22, 2021

Not sure of the best candy for kids' teeth at Halloween and which treats to avoid? This article shares a guide to tooth-friendly snacks, and offers the quickest way to protect kids' smiles no matter which sweets they select. Each year, Halloween tempts even the healthiest eaters with the... CONTINUE READING

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Have We Become Sweeter Over Time?

dentalhistory • March 2, 2021

Think about this statistic: in 1900, Americans consumed 90 pounds of sugar per year. By 2008, that number had doubled to 180 pounds per year. The US ranks as having the highest average daily sugar consumption per person. What has happened to our eating habits since 1900? Hop in the Wayback... CONTINUE READING

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How To Eat Halloween Candy and Not Get Cavities

Lisa Knowles • October 28, 2014

By Lisa L. Knowles, D.D.S./ Intentional Dental Consulting There is a trick to eating candy and not getting cavities. I didn’t figure it out until a little too late. My childhood was filled with candy, and my teeth represent my poor sugar choices as a consequence. As an adult and a dentist,... CONTINUE READING

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Bacteria-eating candy might do the body good

rachelattheroot • December 28, 2013

We already know there are good bacterias and bad bacterias but how do we balance the equation in our mouths? Read how a Berlin-based team uses dead bacteria to attack the bad guys. And you thought candy was bad for your... CONTINUE READING

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