Nutrition

Disordered eating, obesity, and teeth: What you need to know

Severe obesity and eating disorders may increase the risk of dental disease, and oral healthcare professionals are in a unique position to help.

January 26, 2026

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A simple nutrient may thwart biofilm

By Karie Neeley Anderson

A naturally occurring amino acid may significantly weaken biofilms that cause caries and gingivitis.

January 22, 2026

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Mom's vitamin D level may be linked to kids' caries risk

A mother’s vitamin D stores may influence a child’s risk of developing early childhood caries, new research suggests.

December 11, 2025

Bariatric surgery may raise oral disease risk

Bariatric surgery may alter the microbiota in patients, magnifying their risk of periodontal and other dental diseases.

December 9, 2025

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These fruits, veggies may affect gum health

A diet rich in certain micronutrients may improve gum health by reducing pocket depth and clinical attachment loss.

November 18, 2025

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There may be a link between obesity and oral health habits

Could belly fat hurt oral health? A new study links it to poor brushing, flossing, and tooth decay.

November 11, 2025

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These iron supplements may discolor teeth the least

Iron supplements may lead to tooth discoloration, and some may be worse than others, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.

October 6, 2025

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This may protect juice from decaying teeth

A PLoS One study reported that juice briefly alters oral lubrication. The results offer new insight into saliva’s role in protecting tooth enamel and its response to sugar.

September 15, 2025

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Probiotics, diet changes may improve gum disease

Combining conventional care with probiotics and an anti-inflammatory diet may significantly improve gum disease, a new study in BMC Oral Health finds.

August 11, 2025

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Ditch meat for optimal oral health? Maybe

Eating a vegetarian diet, especially one that emphasizes beans, may benefit one's oral health by promoting a healthier saliva pH, reports a study recently published in Lifestyle Medicine.

July 15, 2025

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High iron levels may be linked to gum disease

A recently published study in the Journal of Periodontology links higher iron levels to more severe, widespread gum disease, highlighting a new risk factor even after adjusting for other risk factors.

July 1, 2025

How drinking affects tooth loss

Patients who consume about one alcoholic drink daily may heighten their risk of complete tooth loss considerably, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.

May 20, 2025

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