The other defense against acid is fluoride. As the active ingredient in many toothpastes and rinses, topical fluoride lowers the susceptible pH of enamel from 5.5 to 4.5, meaning any acid must be ...

For years now, new soda brands have been popping up incessantly with every grocery store trip yields a fresh, ...

Though diet soda comes with certain benefits—like no calories or added sugar—studies have linked regular consumption of diet soft drinks with potential health issues like diabetes, high blood pressure ...

Dental Health Problems Soda consumption has long been linked to dental health issues such as cavities, tooth decay, and enamel erosion. The sugar in sodas provides food for harmful bacteria in the ...

By Dr. Ronald Singer University of Kentucky February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, making it a great time for ...

Smoking and other tobacco use can cause oral health problems like gum disease and tooth decay. Tooth decay is the destruction of tooth structure and can affect both the enamel and the dentin layer ...