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Your Dentist Will Stop Lecturing You

The science: Added sugars are the biggest factor in tooth decay, according to a study that looked at dietary habits and cavity rates around the world.

The takeaway: If you want healthier teeth and fewer I-told-you-so's from your dentist (and don't we all want that?), limiting added sugars is key.