Beauty Science or BS – Poll 29 Answers

The results from Beauty Science Poll 29 are in and 67% of you did not get the right answer.  On the other hand, 33% did figure out that the BS headline was the one about attractive dental braces being the most effective.  Read on for the explanations.

Licorice root may help stop tooth decay – TRUE

Only 14% of you fell for this XXXX. Most of you figured correctly that scientists have found a compound in licorice root that could stop tooth decay. Researchers say the extract inhibits the life cycle of Streptococcus mutans, one of the organisms that cause cavities.

Look at that, another useful “natural” ingredient

Lollipops can prevent cavities – TRUE

This one fooled the most people as 34% of you thought it was fake. However, it’s true. UCLA microbiologist Wenyuan Shi has created an orange-flavored lollipop that is sugar free and contains…get this…a licorice root extract that kills bacteria which causes tooth decay! Basic science used to create useful products, I love it!

Note these are special lollipops. The traditional kinds can still cause cavities.

The most effective dental braces are also the most attractive – FALSE

Oh, if only this were true. It would’ve prevented 9 months of childhood awkwardness and embarrassment in this Beauty Brain. However, the exact opposite is true. Less attractive headgear works better than the more attractive ones. At least that was the findings of scientists at Ohio State University.

Scientists have created a mousse that repairs teeth – TRUE

Only 20% of you did not think this was true, but it is. Researchers at the Australian based Cooperative Research Centre for Oral Heath Science (CRC-OHS) have designed the tooth mousse as a better way to delivered fluoride. It works by repairing tooth damage and replacing minerals lost from decay.

Look for this one coming to the US soon

How did you do? Were you able to sniff out the beauty BS? Leave a comment below and let the Beauty Brains Community know.