1 National Book Award Finalists Named. 2  The votes are in the finalists have been chosen. 3  Take a look and see which ones you've read. 4  2015 Man Booker Prize Named.  5 A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James was chosen for this year's prestigious award.
Foods that cling to your teeth, such as milk, honey, table sugar, soda, ice cream, raisins and other dried fruit, cookies, hard candy, dry cereal and chips are more likely to cause decay than are foods that are easily washed away by saliva.
Plaque that's allowed to remain on teeth can harden into a destructive substance called tartar that forms along the gum line. You can't remove tartar by brushing; it must be cleaned by your dentist or dental hygienist. The bacteria in plaque and tartar can promote inflammation of the gums, known as gingivitis.