If you ask a dentist what issue concerning poor dental health they believe is the most preventable, many will answer, ‘tooth decay’. While many oral health issues may result from other underlying health issues, tooth decay is one. In many cases, that is self-created and, as such, is preventable. If you ask the public what they know about tooth decay, you will likely be shocked by their lack of knowledge. Many will mention sugar and fizzy drinks, but the majority would appear unaware of many of the facts relating to tooth decay. This is concerning, as without knowledge of a