Most people know that daily brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent tooth decay, cavities and gum disease. However, practising good oral hygiene is also important to maintain your overall health and wellbeing.
Researchers from the University of Bradford found that analysis of milk teeth of children's skeletons from a 10th Century site in Northamptonshire, England, gave a more reliable indicator of the effects of diet and health than bone.
