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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. "Most people have been warned ...

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. It's common knowledge ...

Trying to reduce your carbohydrate intake means going against nearly a million years of evolution. Humans are among a few species with multiple copies of certain genes that help us break down starch — ...

New research reveals that your genetic makeup influences how starch shapes your oral microbiome—potentially affecting your risk for cavities and gum disease. Study: The Impact of Human Salivary ...

Taters and toast could be tooth trouble in disguise. A new study suggests that the number of AMY1 gene copies you have plays a crucial role in how the bacteria in your mouth respond to starch, ...