Nutrition and the Prevention of Dental Diseases

Abstract

There is a close relationship between nutrition and dental health. A portion of food varieties have protective nature for dental health while the other part is damaging. Beverages are also the important factors that affect the health of the teeth. Main studies have showed that there is strong evidence between sugared beverages and dental caries. Systemic diseases carry significant risks for, dental health. In different main studies have been showed that tooth eruption were related with systemic diseases, such as endocrine disorders, respiratory infections, pregnancy outcomes, rheumatoid arthritis, organ failures, metabolic disorders, drugs, and inherited and genetic disorders. It could be concluded that, few intakes like black tea exhibited strong antimicrobial effect against streptococcus mutans and lactobacillus bacteria. Consumption black tea will protect the health of teeth. It is important to remember that person should stay away from carbohydrate foods, which include sugars and high consumption of carbonated soft drinks.