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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: cavities

cavities stories: 3 news summaries

Sweet! 'Lolly Lover' Kid Wins Dream Job as Candy Taster

How sweet it is

May 15, 09 2:24 AM CDT
(Newser) - A lollipop-obsessed boy has won a dream job right out of a Willy Wonka fantasy: he's going to become a British candy company's taster for a year, reports the Telegraph. "I'm sure the next year is going to be a real adventure," said 12-year-old Harry Willsher, who'll be... More »

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candy • sugar • Britain • cavities • candy company • lollipop

US Faces Tooth Decay Crisis

Millions of uninsured leave cavities untreated

Oct 11, 07 8:02 AM CDT
(Newser) - American dentists are getting richer—but teeth are getting worse. A half century of  improvement in dental health is being thrown into reverse because 100 million Americans have no dental insurance and can't afford care, reports the New York Times. It's far more than a cosmetic issue. Two children died... More »

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Medicaid • University of Florida • cavities • dentistry • decay • American Dental Association • University of Minnesota • Dr. David A. Nash • Dr. Terry D. Dickinson • Morris M. Kleiner • Dr. Kathleen Roth • waiting list

6 Ways to Avoid Yellow Teeth

Keep your smile form scaring
small children by avoiding these six dental mishaps

Sep 25, 07 11:31 AM CDT
(Newser) - Nothing ruins a smile more then a set of filmy yellow teeth. Newsweek says you can keep your set sparkling by avoiding these habits:
  1. Constant coffee or tea sipping—stains teeth.
  2. Frequent snacking on sweets—increases the decay-causing bacteria in your mouth.
  3. Not drinking water after a
... More »

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health • list • teeth • mouth • brushing • healthy habits • cavities • dental hygiene

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