“Parents are Encouraged to ‘Think Teeth’ to Protect Children from Tooth Decay”

Because tooth decay is currently one of the most common chronic diseases among U.S. kids, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) encourages parents to "think teeth." With regular dental check-ups and daily brushing and flossing, tooth decay can be easily prevented. Parents should begin advocating for their child’s dental health as soon as the child turns six months of age. For the full article, click here.

Candy Lovers Rejoice, New Candy Fights Cavities

It’s nothing new to hear that candy is harmful to teeth, but now this age-old fact may not be quite so accurate. Researchers of the Berlin-based biotech company Organobalance have created a new sugar-free candy that actually helps reduce cavities. The candy introduces the healthy Lactobacillus paracasei bacteria to the mouth, which binds to harmful mutans streptococci bacteria, potentially reducing cavities. For the full article please click here.