Cut Sugar to Prevent Cavities

Little time we are often warned not to eat a lot of sweet candy because it can damage the teeth. This statement is not a figment. A recent study in the UK showed that reducing sugar consumption may reduce the risk of tooth decay significantly.

The researchers found that the hole in the tooth may continue to widen if mengasup many sweet foods or added sugars in the diet. Keep teeth healthy, recommended reducing sugar consumption is not more than 5 percent per day. This includes reducing sucrose, glucose, and fructose are added to food, as well as sugar found in honey, syrup, and fruit.

Head of the division of nutrition and oral health promotion at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Carole Palmer, said it was unclear how much sugar consumption can lead to the risk of dental decay.

Palmer explains, the process begins with bacterial cavities on the teeth of food. The rest of the food was piled it became in dental plaque. When you eat sugar, the bacteria appeared. The bacteria then convert sugar into acid. Acid levels in these teeth will damage the tooth enamel and cause decay to cavities.

However, the reaction of tooth decay because the sugar will be different when you drink something sweet. If you drink a cup of coffee with a teaspoon of sugar or 10 spoons, potential pembusukian will be the same tooth.

"As long as you a little drink and snack foods, which can cause spoilage bacteria convert sugars into acids, and acids that erode the tooth," said Palmer.

Palmer said, we can not avoid the intake of sugar. Therefore, any natural sugar found in foods such as fruits, vegetables, and grains. To that end, the routine was brushing your teeth after meals and before bed. We recommend that you do not consume food or drink throughout the day. Clean your mouth and teeth that are not free of bacteria breed.