Apples are four times more dangerous for teeth than fizzy drinks
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Eating sour food, for example, apples, can be four times more dangerous for teeth than carbonated drinks. To this conclusion came a group of scientists led by Professor David Barlett of the Royal Dental Institute (UK).
Specialists have checked whether there is a connection between nutrition and tooth wear in over a thousand women and men aged 18 to 30 years. Attention was drawn to the damage of the 2-mm surface of the enamel and dentin, the main supporting structure of the tooth under the enamel; the results obtained were compared with the diet of participants.
It turned out that apple lovers were 3.7 times more likely than others to damage dentin, while fans of soda had no additional risk. Fruit juices four times increased the likelihood of tooth enamel damage near the gums, and lager (sour light beer) - three times.
According to Professor Barlett, the teeth are hampered by the slow chewing of apples, as the level of acidity in the mouth increases strongly and for a long time. On the contrary, drinks that everyone curses (and for work), on the rate of tooth decay, seem to have no effect. The scientist underscores that the results of the research should not prevent people from using fruits and fruit juices, since they are important for health in general. However, it is necessary to adhere to certain rules that will help to avoid tooth erosion: thus, it is not necessary to snack during a day with acidic foods, it is better to eat them in the basic meals.
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