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If you’re like me, you grew up thinking that improper brushing, sugar consumption, and genetics were the only causes of bad teeth. Cavities and tooth decay meant a person needed to brush better and eat less sugar. And it certainly wasn’t possible to heal or remineralize teeth. Instead, dental fillings or fluoride treatments were the only answer.
I believed all that stuff, too. But, despite all the oral care options we have access to, tooth demineralization is still shockingly high. Nearly 90% of adults and 23% of children have dental caries (or tooth decay) in the US, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial…