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Interesting. Never knew that it was genetically possible to be immune from cavities. I know that my father (Sri Lankan heritage) never had to have a filling in
by cyberferret 10y ago
Interesting. Never knew that it was genetically possible to be immune from cavities. I know that my father (Sri Lankan heritage) never had to have a filling in his life, but at the rate my parents enforced dental care onto me and my sisters, I assumed that it was that fact alone. Sounds like there may have been some genetic predisposition there, and I could have gone to bed the odd time without brushing my teeth and feel as though some dental caries demon was going to come along and rot them all green! ;)
- pessimizer 10y agoAnd I was slightly overstating the case - those bacteria eat sugars, so if you're not immune or resistant, diet does matter. I don't think the bacteria care if those sugars are processed, though. As a Sri Lankan, you're likely sharing a lot of DNA with those native Australian skulls with beautiful teeth:)