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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for tooth decay
  1. 5 common questions about dry mouth | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... Does dry mouth put me at risk for tooth decay? Yes. Because saliva protects against tooth decay, having less saliva can put you at risk. Keep your teeth healthy by: Brushing at least twice a day with a fluoride ... tooth enamel Source: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...common-questions-about-dry-mouth - MedlinePlus Magazine
  2. Meet the Director: Rena D’Souza, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D., National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research | NIH ... 
    ... important when drilling at high speeds to remove tooth decay. They are also key to crafting the filling ... 4 out of 5 children still have untreated tooth decay. Cleft palate remains common. And a type of ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...dental-and-craniofacial-research - MedlinePlus Magazine
  3. Oral health and older adults | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... 5 adults aged 65 or older have untreated tooth decay . About 3 in 5 adults aged 65 years ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/.../oral-health-and-older-adults - MedlinePlus Magazine