Most everybody knows that certain foods, such as candy, cause cavities and dental health problems. The best way to avoid the need for costly dental work such as fillings, dental crowns and root canals is to prevent damage to the teeth with good dental hygiene. Brushing and flossing effectively twice a day will go a long way toward preventing damage to your teeth. Some foods we eat are more damaging to teeth than others. You might not know that excessive consumption of sal

Most of us know that a diet high in sugar causes cavities. A diet high in simple carbohydrates like sugar is also linked to gum disease. What you might not know, is that processed, manufactured foods often contain huge amounts of added sugar and simple carbohydrates, which are often missed on the ingredient label. Up to 90% of school age children have at least one cavity, and up to 50% of American adults have some form of gum disease. In a National Center for Biotechnology