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Calculus Bridge: What It Is, How to Prevent One and How It Affects Your Teeth
Calculus is, in short, hardened plaque. You're probably familiar with plaque, the sticky film that can make your teeth feel ...
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Earliest direct evidence of milk consumption
The team identified milk protein entombed in calcified dental plaque (calculus) on the teeth of prehistoric farmers from Britain. It shows that humans were consuming dairy products as early as ...
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The Trust Me Big Experiment – What’s the best way to keep your pet’s teeth clean?
Calculus allows more plaque to rapidly colonise the tooth surface. This causes gum irritation and leads to an inflammatory condition called gingivitis. Persistent bad breath, known as halitosis ...
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The real cabbage soup diet: What Britons ate down the ages
"In the teeth we look at from individuals who lived ... this is exciting because it shows that archaeological dental calculus harbours dietary information, including food products that ordinarily ...