The dentist noted the risk of caries in children due to the consumption of hidden sugar

The consumption of so-called hidden sugar can imperceptibly destroy the dental health of children and contribute to the occurrence and active development of caries. This is reported by the Sohu media portal.

The National Health Commission of China has stressed the need to promote a healthy lifestyle with an emphasis on active dental protection and scientific control of sugar consumption. It is noted that many parents, after going to the dentist, wonder why their children develop tooth decay. Zhao Jiaqi, a dentist from Shunyi Women's and Children's Hospital, attributes this to the consumption of hidden sugar.

The oral cavity is a complex ecosystem, home to a large number of different types of bacteria, some of which are particularly fond of eating sugar. When children consume sweets and drink sugary drinks, bacteria quickly break down sugar, releasing large amounts of acid, which subsequently affects the enamel. According to the publication, this leads to the destruction of minerals on its surface.

Frequent consumption of sugar, in turn, creates a chronic acidic environment in the oral cavity. This leads to the corroding of the enamel and the formation of a small hole, which indicates the initial stage of caries development. According to the dentist, sugar is not just about such obvious sweet foods as candies, cakes, and ice cream. There are hidden sugars that require special attention.

Sugary drinks, including soda, juices, and tea with sugar, are "hot spots" for liquid sugar, which coats the surface of teeth and causes serious harm. Refined carbohydrates such as cookies, chips, and white bread quickly break down into sugar in the oral cavity, which becomes food for bacteria.

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An effective way to prevent tooth decay is to control sugar intake. First of all, it is important to pay attention to reducing the frequency of its consumption, and not just to reduce the amount. It is noted that regular consumption of sweets leads to constant acid exposure to teeth. It is recommended to consume sweets after main meals and brush your teeth immediately in order to reduce the number of cases of acid exposure on their surface.

In addition, Zhao Jiaqi urges to be attentive to drinks with hidden sugar. The best drink is water, and it is recommended to limit the consumption of sugar-containing liquids. It is also necessary to read the labels on the products to avoid sucrose, fructose, glucose and maltose syrup in the composition. In particular, the dentist urges you to give preference to healthy snacks such as nuts, cheeses and whole fruits.

In addition to maintaining sugar control, it is important to pay attention to oral hygiene. It is noted that it is necessary to brush your teeth at least twice a day for two minutes. It is especially important to do this before going to bed with reduced salivation, which makes it difficult for the cavity to self-clean and promotes the growth of bacteria.

In particular, it is necessary to use toothpaste with fluoride. Zhao Jiaqi claims that this component strengthens the enamel and increases its resistance to acids, as well as promotes the remineralization of teeth. The dentist also called the use of dental floss important, since the brush cleans only 60% of the surface of the teeth, often leaving the gaps between them invisible. This can lead to the development of tooth decay and gum disease.

According to Zhao Jiaqi, dental checkups are also important. Adults are recommended to visit a dental clinic at least once a year, but children need to be examined every six months, as their dental diseases can progress faster.

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Dental health is not an innate characteristic, and it cannot be guaranteed once and for all. Teeth require daily care, since the main cause of their diseases is poor eating habits, in particular, excessive sugar intake. Zhao Jiaqi has formulated a formula for the so-called love of teeth, which shows that reducing and controlling sugar intake, effective brushing and regular checkups combine to lead to healthy teeth.

Earlier, on September 22, Maxim Labukhin, a doctor and medical director of the MIA.RF clinic network, called vegetables and fruits such as carrots, apples, pears, cucumbers and beets useful for teeth. According to him, due to their hard surface, they help to clean teeth from plaque and stimulate blood circulation in the gums. Among other useful things, he called greens rich in calcium and folic acid, as well as berries containing vitamins and trace elements.

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