Thursday, August 16, 2007

Chocolate Better than Flouride for Healthy Teeth


For a healthy smile brush between meals, floss regularly and eat plenty of chocolate?
New research suggests an extract of cocoa powder that occurs naturally in chocolates, teas, and other products might be an effective natural alternative to fluoride in toothpaste, according to Tulane University doctoral candidate Arman Sadeghpour.
Sadeghpour said his research revealed that the cocoa extract was even more effective than fluoride in fighting cavities, according to a news release from the university. Full Story - Madison Ave Mall