Should we really limit ourselves to sweets.
All of us the statement is familiar that sweets should not be eaten in large quantities due to the fact that they spoil the teeth. It turns out that this is not so, and desserts and sweets do not affect the carious process, reports the Chronicle.info with reference to RBC-Ukraine.
This was reported by the dentist Yulia Lapushkina.
Main caries myth
The dentist assures that even with the rejection of sugar — teeth will still be subject to destruction. It's all about the specific bacteria that «feed» food debris on the teeth. It doesn’t matter what kind of food it is.
«The real reason why tooth decay occurs is specific bacteria that live on the surface of the enamel, in plaque and feed on food debris», — the specialist said.
The doctor also said that carious microbes get into the mouth of a person as early as childhood.
«A child is born sterile, but in the future, bacteria, once entering the oral cavity, remain there for the rest of their lives. Usually «infection» carious microbes occurs in childhood, from common dishes or saliva of mom, dad. They carefully lick the nipples, spoons, which are then sent to the baby's mouth & # 187;, & # 8212; the dentist said.
How caries develops
If you do not take any measures and do not carry out prevention, the carious process spreads in depth. Cavities form, various complications can join. In an unfavorable course, tooth loss occurs. The cause of caries is the destructive action of bacteria on the hard tissues of the tooth.
Prevention of caries
Remember, the most important prevention of caries — this is a thorough brushing of the teeth.
Brush your teeth every day and thoroughly, at least twice a day for 2-3 minutes. In this case, the brush head must make vertical (directed away from the gums) movements, as well as horizontal and circular movements.