Banning Bacteria Plaque’s stickiness is what makes it so problematic. Scientists call it a biofilm, a mixture of bacteria and protein that can be very difficult to remove. Xylitol, found in various berries, vegetables and mushrooms, helps disrupt plaque because it cannot be digested by tooth-eroding microbes, reducing bacterial growth. Xylitol also makes the mouth...
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Smile Sweetly Part 1
Are you one of those people who dreads dental visits? Many people put off seeing the dentist, sometimes until pain finally forces them to have a cavity drilled and filled. Cavities dig deep. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 25% of all youngsters between ages two and five show signs...