Dental Plaque and Cancer Risk

The following is from the Consumer Reports on Health Newsletter . . . Lots of plaque on your teeth might raise the risk of dying early from cancer, according to a study published June 11, 2012, in the journal BMJ Open. Swedish researchers performed oral exams on a...

Skip Energy Drinks and Spare Your Pearly Whites

The following is from the Consumer Reports on Health Newsletter . . . The high acidity of energy and sports drinks can cause serious tooth damage if they’re consumed frequently, according to a recent study of 22 such drinks.  Energy beverages such as Red Bull Sugar...