Using a caries activity test to predict caries risk in early childhood
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A two-year longitudinal study was conducted on 1,206 Japanese children to investigate the predictive abilities of a caries activity test. Caries activity tests could predict the caries risk of 3.5-year-old children, and this risk could be reduced by early weaning, less sucrose intake and tooth brushing.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2008
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The science and practice of caries prevention
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Dental cavities are caused by the acids produced by bacterial decomposition of sugars and carbohydrates in food. The acid destroys the enamel, causing tooth decay. Fluoride plays an active role in preventing the destruction of enamel.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2000
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Diagnostic tools for early caries detection
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Details of the early caries detection methods, which are useful in preventing dental caries, are presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2006
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