New chemical makes teeth ‘cavity proof’ – and could do away with dentist visits forever

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2171585/Keep-32-New-chemical-makes-teeth-cavity-proof–kills-mouth-bacteria-just-60-seconds.html Chemical could be added to toothpastes in year’s time Kills bacteria that erode teeth Single dose protects mouth for hours ‘Keep 32′ chemical could even be added to foods By Rob Waugh PUBLISHED: 11:57 EST, 10 July 2012 | UPDATED: 13:55 EST, 10 July 2012 A new chemical could make human teeth ‘cavity proof’ […]

Poor brushing of teeth linked to premature cancer deaths as bacteria increase risk by up to 80%

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2157926/Poor-brushing-teeth-linked-premature-cancer-deaths-bacteria-increase-risk-80.html By Jenny Hope PUBLISHED: 18:43 EST, 11 June 2012 | UPDATED: 18:43 EST, 11 June 2012 Failing to brush your teeth properly could increase the risk of dying prematurely from cancer, researchers claim. They found a link between high levels of dental plaque, or bacteria, and dying from cancer up to 13 years earlier […]