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Show Say cheese, please Certain types of cheese can help prevent tooth decay if eaten either before or after other foods containing contain-ing sugar as well as candy and table sugar. So said a panel of dental experts at a recent conference on dairy foods and dental health. It seems cheese reduces acids formed by sugar in the mouthand its these acids that are responsible for cavities cavi-ties in tooth enamel. Aged cheddar, Monterey Jack, Swiss, mozzarella, Muenster, Edam, and Gouda have all been identified as leading cheesy guardians guar-dians of dental health. |