Junk food may be rotting your smile, new study warns

NCT ID NCT07427095

First seen Feb 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 10, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study looks at whether eating a lot of ultra-processed foods (like chips, soda, and packaged snacks) is linked to more cavities and gum disease. Researchers will check the teeth and gums of 200 adults and compare that to their eating habits. The goal is to understand if these foods make oral health worse.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Department of Periodontology of the Faculty of Dentistry of Recep Tayyip Erdogan University

    Rize, Rize Province, 53200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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