Thinking to Protect your mouth and teeth?
A review commissioned by the World Health Organization suggests carbohydrates that aren’t sweet-tasting can contribute to tooth decay.
The conclusion, from the review of 33 studies, was that fast-releasing refined carbs such as white bread, rice or pasta release sugar after being acted on by enzymes in saliva in the mouth. This released sugar then bathes the teeth, increasing the risk of dental decay and gum inflammation.
By comparison, slower-releasing whole grain carbs including quinoa, oats and brown rice don’t break down to sugar so readily into the mouth, helping protect against tooth decay and periodontal disease.
By comparison, slower-releasing whole grain carbs including quinoa, oats and brown rice don’t break down to sugar so readily into the mouth, helping protect against tooth decay and periodontal disease.
