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Default Raisins for teeth and gum health

I heard the other day on the Dr. Oz show that raisins were very good for teeth and gums. Here's more info from a teeth grinding site.

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Averting gum disease and halitosis could be laborious, seeing there�s a wide list of triggers that causes these problems.

Sugar is the chief reason for the symptom of these oral problems. Bacteria lives on sugars, causing to plaque and tartar development. This is the major reason why we should control consuming products rich in sugar.

Fortunately for those with sweet cravings, there is good news on the oral front. Regardless of the fact that raisins could be sweet and sticky, scientists at the University of Illinois in Chicago have discovered them to have compounds that prevent gum disease and halitosis.

There are numerous components in raisins that focus on the concern of plaque-causing bacteria inside the mouth. A few, like oleanolic acid could be competent in controlling these bacteria. Oleanolic acid, oleanolic aldehyde, and 5-(hydroxy methyl)-2-furfural could as well cut the bacteria�s capability to grow. In particular, they oppose Streptococcus mutans, also Porphyromonas gingivalis.

Oleanolic acid can support in stopping the bacteria Streptococcus mutans from sticking to the tooth surface. Bacteria have to adhere to the teeth to cultivate plaque,soon they begin to destroy the tooth enamel. Sucrose, distinct the fructose and glucose that raisins comprise, are what produces the environment for gum disease and halitosis.

Cranberries have also been found to control bacteria (specifically Streptococcus mutans) from sticking to teeth, and producing gum disease and halitosis. There are now oral products and toothpastes in the US that consist of cranberry extract. Furthermore, the British Dental Health Foundation is advocating cranberry extracts and juice to avert gum disease and halitosis, and other problems. Nevertheless, regarding the cranberry juice�s acidity, they prefer only consuming it during mealtimes. Acidic food and drinks transiently weaken the teeth enamel.

Symptoms of gum disease entail red and swollen gums that bleed easily, tooth sensitivity, spaces forming between teeth, pus between teeth, constant halitosis, pain in the mouth, and differences to the bite of teeth. Plaque is the main trigger of gum disease and halitosis, even though many components may hasten the gum degradation. These include smoking, genetic predisposition, pregnancy, puberty, stress, unhealthy diet, medications like anti-depressants as well as oral contraceptives, grinding teeth at night, diabetes, and a few additional systemic conditions.

Possessing a good oral care is the best prevention against gum disease and halitosis. Via routine brushing, flossing and using of mouthwash, you can hold oral bacteria under control and avoid the dangers of gum disease and halitosis from the leading cause.

Dental health impacts the overall health. Don�t take your dental health simply, oversee them from ruin through only all natural oral products like OraDR. Get hold of the proper oral products which safeguards your oral health and protects from harmful side effects.
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