Diet and Dental Health

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Reviewed March 2009

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Title:   Milk - facts and fallacies
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Milk is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, particularly calcium. However, some common fallacies or myths about milk may encourage some people to restrict their intake. There is no scientific basis to the theory that milk encourages extra mucous production.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Sugar
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Sugar is a carbohydrate and provides a source of energy. Sugar can take many forms including white, raw or brown sugar, honey or corn syrup. Too much sugar in the diet can contribute to health problems including obesity and tooth decay. People with diabetes can have a small amount of sugar but should limit or avoid foods in which the main ingredient is sugar, such as sweets and cakes.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Bad breath
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Most healthy people have unpleasant smelling breath sometimes, especially when they wake up, but only a few people have bad breath most of the time.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Chewing chewing gum
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Chewing gum has been around for many thousands of years. Ancient Greeks chewed the gum from the mastic tree. Ancient Mayans (in South America) chewed chicle which was made from the sap of the sapodilla tree.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Teeth and teeth care
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Take good care of your teeth. Teeth bite and chew food so that it is small enough to be swallowed. Teeth help you to form words so that you can speak properly.
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   Halitosis or bad breath
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Halitosis (bad breath) is a common condition caused by sulphur-producing bacteria that live within the surface of the tongue and in the throat. The treatment for halitosis will depend on the underlying cause. Smoking, dry mouth, dental infections and nasal or sinus infections can cause bad breath. Good oral hygiene, including brushing and flossing, is important. Other treatments may include mouthwashes, nasal spray or antibiotics.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Bad breath
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Most healthy people have unpleasant smelling breath sometimes, especially when they wake up, but only a few people have bad breath most of the time.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Teeth - give your child's teeth a healthy start
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Information from the South Australian Dental Service about keeping your child's teeth and gums healthy.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Pregnancy - teeth
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Caring for your teeth during pregnancy - answers to some common questions about teeth and pregnancy.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Dental care - preventing infant tooth decay
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Babies and toddlers need care for their teeth and gums. Dental caries (tooth decay) can occur in babies. Breastfeeding can protect teeth. Bottle feeding should be monitored. Babies and toddlers should not drink juices or soft drinks. Babies and toddlers should have their teeth brushed when their first tooth appears.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Bad breath
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Most healthy people have unpleasant smelling breath sometimes, especially when they wake up, but only a few people have bad breath most of the time.
Date:   Jul 2007
Title:   Calcium
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information on the benefits and role of calcium in the diet.
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) supplementation in pregnancy
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   B6 is a water-soluble vitamin which helps with the development of the nervous system. B6 is contained in many foods including meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, and bananas. It is thought that B6 may play a role in the prevention of pre-eclampsia and in b...
Date:   Dec 2005
Title:   Halitosis
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   The usual cause of halitosis is the breakdown of food remains, saliva and blood by bacteria.
Date:   Sep 2005
Title:   Dental caries
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Diet is a key factor in the cause and prevention of dental caries, otherwise known as tooth decay.
Date:   Aug 2005
Title:   Fluoridated milk for preventing dental caries
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Tooth decay (dental caries) can cause pain and lead to loss of teeth. Fluoride is a mineral that prevents tooth decay. Fluoride can be used as a public health measure by being added to water supply, salt or milk. Fluoridated milk is often available to c...
Date:   May 2005
Title:   Dementia and dental care
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   People with dementia can quickly develop tooth decay with severe consequences to their comfort and health.
Date:   Mar 2001
Title:   Tap water better for teeth, say Australian dentists
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Dentists fear that children and teenagers are inadvertently cutting fluoride from their diet by replacing tap water with bottled and filtered varieties.
Date:   Oct 2000
Title:   Nutrition in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples: an information paper
Publisher:   National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Description:   This report presents background information about nutrition and nutrition-related diseases in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and particularly the nutritional needs of women in pregnancy, parents, adolescents, children and people at risk of lifestyle-related ill-health.
Date:   Jul 2000
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