Why do women get more cavities than men?

Reproduction pressures and rising fertility explain why women suffer a more rapid decline in dental health than do men, anthropology professor says.
Oct. 31, 2008

Why do women get more cavities than men?

According to University of Oregon anthropology professor John Lukacs, reproduction pressures and rising fertility explain why women suffer a more rapid decline in dental health than do men, as humans transitioned from hunters-and-gatherers to farmers and more sedentary pursuits.

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