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Why do aboriginals have such great teeth, but westerners get cavities and tooth decay? many aboriginals don't even use toothpaste just water.
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Fact checking: Not sure where you got your facts from to make such a statement. A google search will give you plenty to read. Here's just one page that disputes your statement: http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/other-health-conditions/oral/plain-language/pl-our-review
Answered 8/21/2016
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Westerners use sugar: Archaeologists have shown thru the evaluation of Roman remains that they had pretty good dental health. Scientists have also shown that it was the introduction of processed sugar and related products that have created a dental decay epidemic in industrial countries. So the reason is soda, candy, chips, i.e. poor diet choices!
Answered 6/4/2017
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