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Tooth decay with a side of bacterial meningitis: Louisiana GOP rages against public health

Despite a slew of health-related problems facing Louisianans — like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, reduced access to ...
People

Florida Banned Fluoride. This City Did, Too — Then Tooth Decay Skyrocketed in Children

Calgary, Alberta, added fluoride back to its water after a large increase in tooth decay fcafotodigital/Getty Florida is the second state to remove the mineral fluoride from its water supply, after ...
WebMD

Air Abrasion: Dental Care Without the Drill

How Does Air Abrasion Work? During air abrasion, an instrument that works like a mini sandblaster is used to spray away decay. During air abrasion, a fine stream of particles is aimed at the stained ...

What to Expect Before and After a Tooth Extraction in Miami Gardens

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / Getting a tooth pulled can be intimidating for many dental patients. Extractions can be necessary for your oral health in certain instances, ...
The New York Times

Can You Reverse Tooth Decay?

Advertisements for special toothpastes, powders and gums suggest that it’s possible. Here’s what dental experts say. By Katie Camero Most of us know that the best defense against tooth decay — or ...
Yahoo Style UK

4 of the foods and drinks most likely to lead to tooth decay

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tooth decay is largely caused by sugar, which interacts with bacteria on our teeth to cause damage. (Getty Images) (Catherine ...
The Conversation

Child tooth decay is on the rise, but few are brushing their teeth enough or seeing the dentist

Anthea Rhodes is the founding director of the Royal Children's Hospital National Child Health Poll. This project receives funding from the Royal Children's Hospital Foundation. Mihiri J Silva receives ...