It is universally accepted that to maintain healthy teeth, regular cleaning should do the trick.
However, recent research has revealed an unexpected newcomer to the dental health care scene that has nothing to do with fluoride or flossing — garlic.
Scientists at Jerusalem's Hebrew University's Hadassah School of Dental Medicine found that the pungent-tasting bulb, more commonly associated with cooking, holds a potential key to treating unhealthy teeth.
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