tooth decay

The sound of the drill and the pain of the filling produces such anxiety in some patients that they put off going to the dentist and delay their dental treatment.

It’s well documented in earlier studies that snacking regularly on sugary snacks can cause a variety of health problems, including tooth decay, overeating, and weight gain.

A study carried out at the Saarland University in Germany, showed that the protective shield of fluoride formed from using oral care products was hyped. The study found it to be 100 times thinner than previously believed.

Fluoride is an important element to protect tooth enamel, the hard white substance covering the surface of teeth. It helps in fighting decay and hence is an active ingredient in the development of oral care products such as mouthwash and toothpaste.