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" The latest news on dental health is pretty surprising. For instance, researchers are now saying that cheese might be good for your teeth. And mouthwash? Not so much. Read on to get the surprising details ...First, let&amp;#x27;s talk cheese: This recent post from FitSugar made a few of us at Glamour do a double take. Cheese as a cavity fighter? Here&amp;#x27;s what they had to say: &amp;quot;From its texture to its mineral contents, cheese helps keep your teeth healthy. The texture of cheese actually increases the secretion of saliva, which helps keep cavities at bay. Nutrients found in cheese, like calcium, phosphorous, and protein, actually neutralize plaque. Eating a chunk of cheese after a sugary treat will neutralize the negative effects that sugar has on your teeth. Plus, cheese might also help remineralize tooth enamel, which means stronger teeth.&amp;quot; Can&amp;#x27;t you just hear all the cheese lovers around the world cheering right now? (And, BTW, there&amp;#x27;s been stranger news. I worked on a story for Health magazine a few years ago about chocolate having anti-cavity properties. Yes, seriously! One researcher was even trying to develop a chocolate toothpaste. I&amp;#x27;d totally buy it. You?) And then there&amp;#x27;s the news on mouthwash. A review of past studies by The Cochrane Library found that while swishing with mouthwash may be an effective way to keep bad breath at bay, it may also stain your teeth and mouth. Which mouthwashes to avoid? The researchers say look for the ingredient &amp;quot;chlorhexidine&amp;quot; on the label. It&amp;#x27;s what they believe causes the temporary, yet noticeable staining. The ingredient may also alter your sense of taste. Mouthwash users, have you ever noticed temporary staining from swishing? I don&amp;#x27;t know about you, but I&amp;#x27;ve always been one to think that mouthwashes are kind of unnecessary. Plus, I hate the way they taste. You? "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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