Supertooth provides evidence based hints to help you prevent tooth decay, the most common global disease due to acid demineralisation from plaque bacteria and cabohydrate like sugar in food left on teeth after eating.

Some 11 million Australians develop tooth decay each year, and over 80% of cavities occur inside pits and fissures on chewing surfaces where brushing cannot reach.

Fissure sealants, dentists place over chewing surfaces, block food from being trapped and halts the progress of decay.

The first food to be consumed at a meal or snack displaces previous meals or snacks that have been changed by bacteria and enzymes but are not easily displaced and cause more acid demineralisation if carbohydrate like sugar is present in that food.

However chewing carbohydrate free foods like nuts before meals or snacks, act as a temporary sealant to reduce acid demineralisation.