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tooth decay

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"The product is designed to prevent periodontitis. Like conventional toothpaste, it also contains abrasives and fluoride to prevent tooth decay," explains Mirko Buchholz, one of the company's founders.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

The study included 12 participants who had active tooth decay.

From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2026

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

Pretty much the only comestibles in stock are bags of candy and jars of baby food, which makes Jeffrey one of the first screen criminals to fret about tooth decay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 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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