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Archive Home > 2006 > January > 12 > Raisins may be good for your teeth

Raisins may be good for your teeth

By Markian Hawryluk / The Bulletin
January 12, 2006

Many people assume that because raisins are sweet and sticky, they must be bad for your teeth. But according to a recent study, raisins have a compound that fights bacteria that cause cavities and gum disease.

"Any food that contains sugar and is sticky is assumed to cause cavities, but our....

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