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Apr 2013

  1. How does pop affect my teeth?

    Posted on in Educational, Food & Health, News

    Drinking pop can cause problems for your dental health. The sugar in pop combines with bacteria in your mouth to create an acid that attacks your teeth. Each acid attack lasts about 20 minutes and begins again with every sip, eroding tooth enamel. This can lead to cavities. Even diet pop can be damaging because …
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  2. Does Dental Health Really Affect My Heart?

    Posted on in Educational, Food & Health

    Brushing and flossing may not be the first things that come to mind when you think of cardiovascular disease prevention, but recent research suggests that people who suffer from severe gum disease are almost twice as likely to develop cardiovascular disease. Bacteria known to cause some forms of heart disease are the same as those …
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