Do starchy carbs cause cavities?
February 26, 2025
February 26, 2025
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Do starchy carbs cause cavities?
It's common knowledge that sugar causes cavities, but new research provides evidence that - depending on your genetic makeup - starches could also be a contributing factor.
The study, published Feb. 19 in Microorganisms, explores the response of the oral microbiome to starch, finding that the number of copies of a particular g . . .
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Do starchy carbs cause cavities?
It's common knowledge that sugar causes cavities, but new research provides evidence that - depending on your genetic makeup - starches could also be a contributing factor.
The study, published Feb. 19 in Microorganisms, explores the response of the oral microbiome to starch, finding that the number of copies of a particular g . . .