Sugar starts corroding your teeth within seconds: Here’s how to protect your pearly whites from decay

The Conversation reports that sugar corrodes teeth within seconds as bacteria form plaque, leading to cavities.
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The Secret To Preventing Tooth Decay May Already Be In Your Mouth

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Can You Reverse Tooth Decay?

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Yes, You Should Brush Your Teeth For 2 Minutes, Twice A Day. Here’s Why.

Maintaining good oral hygiene practices is key to keeping your teeth and gums healthy—and spending two minutes brushing twice a day is a crucial part of any routine. This may seem like a simple ...
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Sugar starts corroding your teeth within seconds – here's how to protect your pearly whites from decay

Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year is often packed with opportunities to consume sugar. But what happens in your mouth during those first minutes and ...
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Sugar starts corroding your teeth within seconds – here’s how to protect your pearly whites from decay

José Lemos receives funding from NIH and Vaxcyte. Jacqueline Abranches receives funding from NIH/NIDCR and Vaxcyte. Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year ...