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Link Between Obesity And Tooth Wear
A study published in the journal Clinical Oral Investigations reveals that sugar-sweetened acidic drinks, such as soft drinks, are also the common factor between obesity and tooth wear among adults.
Written By Kevin Kerfoot / Reviewed By Ray Spotts
UW Study Shows Natural Sweetener Xylitol Can Prevent Tooth Decay
As a natural sweetener, xylitol has been used in chewing gum and mints for years upon years. Recent studies from the University of Washington have shown more positive benefits to the sugar compound than previously imagined.