Controversial Chemical Can Linger On Your Toothbrush
— Triclosan — a potentially harmful antibacterial agent used in some toothpastes — accumulates in toothbrush bristles, researchers report. This means your exposure to the chemical can continue even if you switch to a triclosan-free toothpaste, the investigators warned. Triclosan is now banned in over-the-counter...
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Wine Polyphenols Could Fend Off Bacteria That Cause Cavities And Gum Disease
Sipping wine is good for your colon and heart, possibly because of the beverage’s abundant and structurally diverse polyphenols. Now researchers report in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry that wine polyphenols might also be good for your oral health. Traditionally, some health benefits of polyphenols...
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Dental Research Shows That Smoking Weakens Immune Systems
Researchers at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine found that smoking also weakens the ability for pulp in teeth to fight illness and disease. In other words, smokers have fewer defense mechanisms on the inside of their teeth. “That might explain why...
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