These vegetables have a natural compound that could lead to new plaque-destroying toothpastes

Scientists have identified a compound found in cruciferous vegetables that can wipe out over 90 per cent of the sticky film behind dental plaque, an advance that may lead to new kinds of toothpaste and mouthwash.

Dental caries is a global problem with over 60 per cent of school-aged children in low and middle-income countries estimated to have the health issue.