Can straws cut tooth decay?

Might straws cut tooth decay? New research says it might. And it definitely makes sense!

From Science Daily:
Saved By A Straw? Sipping Soft Drinks And Other Beverages Reduces Risk Of Decay: "according to a report in the May/June 2005 issue of General Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry's (AGD) clinical, peer-reviewed journal, drinking soft drinks and other beverages through a properly positioned straw can help to minimize the risk of cavities"

other point:
"However, even when drinking through a straw, the teeth located in the back of the mouth are still bathed with sugary and acidic liquids. "Try rinsing your mouth with water after drinking and use toothpaste that contains fluoride," advises AGD spokesperson Paula Jones, DDS, FAGD. "Your teeth aren't thirsty, your throat is.""