Increased Sugar Consumption Causing Global Rise in Cavities
In almost every corner of the world, especially in lower-income nations, recent studies have shown that tooth decay and cavities are on the rise. According to a recent two-part series published by The Lancet, almost 95% of 12 year-olds in the Philippines, 7 of 10 children in India, one-third of teenagers in Tanzania, and a staggering 1 in 3 Brazilians, are affected by cavities. With this worrisome data in mind, many dentists and oral health…