During Valentine’s Day, there are more chocolates in the shops than usual, and you end up buying and eating them.
Chocolate is often thought of as a bad food for your teeth.
Of course, the sugar (sucrose) in chocolate can cause tooth decay, so you need to be careful, but it actually has a good side for your teeth!
Research has shown that the cocoa polyphenols in chocolate can help prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
Benefits of cocoa polyphenols
Antimicrobial action on dental caries (mutans).
Bactericidal effect on periodontal disease.
Prevents the formation of plaque.
Prevents bad breath
However, chocolate is not only good for your teeth, it also has a bad side.
It’s sugar!
Cavity bacteria feed on sugar (sucrose) to form plaque, which eventually dissolves tooth enamel and causes tooth decay.
It is therefore important to choose chocolate with a low sucrose content.
Key points on how to eat to prevent tooth decay.
Don’t let it stick to your teeth.
Some types of chocolate tend to stick to your teeth.
If this happens, wash it off with a drink or remove it with a toothbrush after eating.
Do not eat it for a long time.
If your teeth have dissolved a little, the fluid will try to repair and restore them.
But this takes time.
Frequent snacking increases the risk of tooth decay because the repair work cannot be completed in time.
Do not eat before bed
Sleeping reduces the amount of fluid in the body, so teeth that have been dissolved by decaying bacteria cannot be repaired, further increasing the risk of tooth decay.
Brush your teeth thoroughly before going to bed!
What if I have a cavity?
Regular check-ups are also a good way to ensure that oral problems are not overlooked.
Many people are unaware of early tooth decay because it is painless and the teeth are cloudy.
However, if you find decay in its early stages, it can be treated without grinding the tooth.
Please use your dentist’s office to detect it at this stage.
As well as checking the condition of your mouth, regular check-ups can remove plaque and stains that you have not been able to remove yourself, and provide personalised brushing advice.
You should have a regular check-up every six months to help detect any other problems.
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