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 Carbs and Cavities
Oral bacteria, in the plaque on our teeth, will react with fermentable carbohydrates to produce acid that can lead to cavities or dental caries. Even some of the nutritious food that we eat can provide a feast for the bacteria in the mouth. Fermentable carbohydrates can be found as sugars and also cooked starches like bread, for example. Your oral bacteria cannot distinguish good carbs from useless carbs. This is an important thing to remember. So based on that, substituting bread or biscuits for candy or choosing orange juice over carbonated beverages is likely better for our bodies but is not a solution as far as our teeth are concerned. Important dietary issues we need to consider when fighting tooth decay are:
Limiting the exposure of oral bacteria to sugars and starches is the key. Things to remember:
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We
need fuel for our bodies but we need a fuel that is efficient and
that keeps us running in top condition. More often than not, we
tend to fill our tank with starchy and sweet foods and sugar filled
drinks with little food value. So much so, that we have little room
left for the more filling and nutritious foods. Not only are these
items harming our bodies but they also harm our teeth. |
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