Study: Sugar Rules The World And Ruins Teeth
NPRStudy: Sugar Rules The World And Ruins Teeth Enlarge this image toggle caption John Stanmeyer for NPR John Stanmeyer for NPR About 95% of 12-year-olds in the Philippines have tooth decay or cavities. "Sugar is the causative agent for dental decay," says Robert Weyant, one of the study authors and a dental public health expert at the University of Pittsburgh. Enlarge this image toggle caption John Stanmeyer for NPR John Stanmeyer for NPR The Lancet study authors also point at what they call a failed dental system, where many dentists prioritize treatment over prevention efforts — like toothbrushing with fluoride and restricting sugar intake. toggle caption John Stanmeyer for NPR Big Sugar's marketing campaigns aren't the only problem, the study says.
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