Most people know that sugar and poor oral hygiene can cause cavities, but recent discoveries show there’s much more to the story. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have identified a new bacterium, Selenomonas sputigena (S. sputigena), that teams up with the notorious Streptococcus mutans to cause tooth decay. Continue reading to learn about this new discovery and how you can protect your teeth!

Learning to make smarter eating decisions is a crucial part of preserving anyone’s oral health, but some diet trends can have unintended consequences. If your goal is to slash carbs, eat cleaner, or source your food more ethically, it’s still important to keep your oral health in mind when considering any diet plan. Here’s a brief guide to a few popular dieting trends and the risks that they can present to your oral health.