Dental Health 101: What the Science Actually Says

by bam

A clear, cited walk through the biology of a healthy mouth: how cavities form, what brushing and flossing actually do (and don't), how fluoride works, how diet drives decay, why regular dental visits matter, and the honest, evidence-graded picture of how gum disease connects to the rest of the body. Sourced to Cochrane, the ADA, the CDC, the WHO, NIDCR, and the American Heart Association's 2026 statement, careful to say 'associated with,' not 'causes,' where the evidence is association, not proof.