Good News For Junk-Food Junkies

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New research out of England (everyone knows that the English have great the teeth) has found that modern lifestyle habits may play a bigger role than food alone, when it comes to tooth decay.

The online review of the Journal Obesity Reviews reports that scientific evidence over the past 150 years found that the effects of fluoride toothpaste, good oral hygiene and health education, may override the effects of food alone on tooth decay.

Professor Monty Duggal, a consultant and head of pediatric dentistry at Leeds dental institute, authored the review explained "Nowadays, it's not enough to just look at what we eat when talking about tooth decay, as other factors seem to be as important.Fluoride toothpaste changes the effect that some foods have on the teeth, as do other good oral hygiene practices. Future research should investigate a number of lifestyle factors together with different foods that might affect tooth decay. Times have changed and with that, the foods we eat, and how we care for our teeth".

The overall aim of the review was to look at the evidence for the claim that sugar was the main cause of dental caries (a.k.a. tooth decay). The authors concluded that out of 31 studies carefully reviewed, the majority did not find a relationship between the amount of sugar consumed and dental caries, but the frequency of consumption may be important.

Although I am no dentist, I still think it's safe to say that the less chewy, sticky candy and soda pop we dumped down our throats, the fewer dental fillings we'll have to put in our teeth.

Healthcare Savings Tip-Of-The-Week
To pay lower health-insurance premiums, get married. Of course, getting married just to save a little money or health insurance is not recommended, but spouses can pool together their savings and find two-for-one deals that are cheaper than paying for two separate accounts. However, if you're Gay and cannot marry then, well, I guess you're SOL.