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Some scientists think that the giant Gigantopithecus, a ten foot, great ape thought to have died out hundreds of thousands of years ago may have met their doom from cavities.

Read the article here.

Do you know how to brush your teeth correctly? Proper brushing should take at least 2 minutes. To properly brush your teeth, use short, gentle strokes, paying extra attention to the gumline, hard-to-reach back teeth and areas around fillings, crowns or other restoration.

Check out Colgate's tips on brushing here.

People who drink 3 or more glasses of fizzy drinks daily have 62% more tooth decay, fillings and tooth loss than others.

If you have arthritis or other problems that make it difficult to brush effectively, you could try using an electric or battery-operated toothbrush.