Last month’s “Secrets to a Healthy Smile” article focused on tooth decay as a common contributor to tooth damage and tooth loss. Oral acids from various sources have the potential to lower oral PH (acidity), resulting in the loss of precious minerals from enamel and tooth roots. According to a National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) study, since 1970, tooth decay has been on the decline in all subgroups of the population. However, the NIDCR also reported that 92 percent of … [Read more...] about Empower Yourself: Secrets to a Healthy Smile