The economic downturn has had a surprising impact on oral health in the US.
A new study carried out in the US has revealed a link between the oral health of kids and the affluence of their parents. 
Cosmetic Dentistry Guide reported a survey of 3,000 children in New Hampshire showed the economic downturn has led to six per cent fewer cases of tooth decay in the last year.
Dr Jose Montero, director of public health, noted the improvements stem from a concerted effort by local officials to get more children signed up to school-based dental care programmes and a push towards healthy eating at home.
He added that despite this, 18 per cent of children were overweight or obese.
Elsewhere, Dr Christine Wu, director of cardiology research at the University of Illinois in Chicago, recently published a study which revealed the breakfast foods that cause the greatest amount of acid build-up after eating are bran flakes with dried fruits.
She noted acid protection entered the “danger zone” when this food was tested.