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Drinking energy drinks or sports drinks after exercise or in busy times had become an option to maintain fitness. This drink is considered better than soft drinks. But in fact, energy drinks also contribute to health problems, especially dental health. Yes, energy drinks can cause dental erosion.

A new report published in the latest issue of ‘General Denstistry’ reveals that energy drinks contain acids that cause tooth decay to two-fold. “Many patients are surprised to learn that energy drinks make their mouth more acidic,” says lead study author Poonam Jain. (more…)

U.S. researchers found that the the number of children that is born effect tooth decay experienced by the mother throughout their lives.

“Women who have more children are associated with fewer number of teeth,” says Dr. Stefanie Russell, leader of a team of researchers at New York University College of Dentistry. (more…)

Many people often changes their child’s candy with apples. But according to a study conducted by ‘King’s College London Dental Institute’, apples are not much healthier than candy when viewed from a dental health point of view. Surprisingly, hazardous effects of Apples on the teeth is four times larger than soft drinks. Well, from the study it was known that there are at least  five things that will give bad effects to your teeth, here they are: (more…)

The latest research shows that people with fewer amount of teeth are more at risk of mild stage dementia (senility). Head of the British Dental Health Foundation Dr Nigel Carter said that he had tested 4,200 Japanese participant aged over 65 years old. All participants were then given dental and psychological examinations. (more…)

Hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy have a big impact on dental health of pregnant women.  Pregnant women often have swollen gums that bleed easily. Problems with bad teeth can also affect the fetus.

“Changes in hormones due to pregnancy may lead to some changes in the condition of the mouth. One of them is the problem of the gums,” said Dr. Homa Amini in the publication of research results published in the General Dentistry journal. (more…)