tooth decay
Americannoun
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Researchers have found that arginine, an amino acid naturally present in saliva, plays an important role in reducing tooth decay.
From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2026
She has also experienced tooth decay, and her dentist suggested the gabapentin might be a contributing factor, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025
The UK government on Tuesday extended a sugar tax to include milkshakes as part of the fight against obesity and tooth decay in children.
From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025
Enamel damage plays a major role in tooth decay, which affects nearly half of the global population.
From Science Daily • Nov. 6, 2025
It turned out the headaches were a symptom of runaway tooth decay.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
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