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Posted on 11/10/2019 by Office - Boone DMD |
 From a very young age, we are told what to eat and what to avoid in relation to maintaining healthy teeth. It is therefore common knowledge that we should avoid sweets. This is because the sugar in sweets and generally candy can bring about tooth decay when the sugar is worked on by bacteria inside the mouth. This, however, should not be applied to the case of raisins. If anything, raisins are beneficial to your teeth's health. What Do Raisins Contain?To understand why raisins are said to be great, we need to examine their makeup. Raisins are made of five phytochemicals. These are the kind of chemicals that are found in higher plant life. They include; oleanolic aldehyde, oleanolic acid, betulinic acid, betulin and 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furfural. All these chemicals work at different strengths depending on their concentration. For example, to get the action of the betulin chemical, you would be required to have more raisins.How Do Raisins Protect Teeth?The chemicals in raisins help prevent tooth decay. The process of tooth decay involves bacteria breaking down the microbial biofilm called plaque that forms around teeth after eating. When broken down it becomes acids, which erode the tooth enamel and bring about cavities. The oleanolic acid and oleanolic aldehyde in raisins inhibit the growth the Streptococcus mutans bacteria which cause cavities. They also reduce the growth of Porphyromonas gingivalis which is responsible for periodontal disease.It is great to eat foods that are healthy for your teeth to avoid future complications. Without forgetting to brush twice a day and floss at least once, you should enjoy strong teeth after eating some good raisins. Call us today and get more information on other sweet things that are actually good for your teeth and much more. |
