Family matters

Tooth decay research has its own website

I was very interested in the article about tooth decay since I also have a child with dental problems.

I have found dentists no use at all and have been conducting my own research on dentistry in fact I now have a web site to share the results of the research with others: www.mclean1953.freeserve. co.uk

You refer to high levels of acid forming bacteria but do not suggest using xylitol peppermints, gum or toothpaste (available in Boots) or a toothpaste with tricolosan, such as Colgate.

There are also suggestions that vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy may be linked to dental problems in children. Mrs W Mclean, Dorchester.....

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