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Local family dentist and other experts on-hand to provide free education ATLANTA, April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Atlanta Dogwood Festival from April 17 to 19, Atlanta parents and their children will have an opportunity to learn more about how to protect against a growing dental health concern - acid erosion. At the Sensodyne Dental Health Spa, an interactive consumer experience which will be on display at the festival, area parents can learn more about what causes acid erosion and how...

PITTSBURGH, April 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting from the time they take their children to their first dentist appointment, most parents know how important it is for kids to brush their teeth twice a day and floss regularly to protect against tooth decay. But what they don't know is that cavity protection is no longer enough. Today's modern diets - even those that are seemingly healthy - can contribute to acid erosion, a growing and irreversible problem not only among adults, but for children...

CHICAGO, September 21, 2006 "“ Methamphetamine is a powerfully addictive drug that can seriously damage oral health, destroying a person's smile and natural ability to chew, according to the American Dental Association (ADA).More than 12-million Americans have tried methamphetamine (also known as meth, crank, crystal and speed), which can be swallowed, injected, snorted or smoked, according to the 2004 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The majority of users range between 18 and 34...

Acidic beverages such as Gatorade, Red Bull and Coke can erode smiles, study suggestsWorried about sugary drinks rotting your teeth?A new study suggests the acid in popular refreshments can cause dental damage, too.Just one day's worth of soaking in Gatorade, Red Bull or Coke ate into the hard enamel surface of teeth, according to a study by University of Iowa researchers."This isn't so much about sugar as it is about acid," said Dr. John Luther, associate executive director of the...