Abstract
Ubiquitously unhealthy eating and drinking habits and the development of multiple morbidities, including obesity, type-2 diabetes, dental caries and dental erosion have become a major challenge for physicians, dentists and parents. Modernization has provided heaps of option for outdoor eating and sugar-containing drinks. Even the “diet” labeled drinks are considered not free from sugars and enhances calorie input. With the increasing trends of eating unhealthy, sticky and readily available, refined carbohydrate-rich foods and drinks, problems pertaining to body’s metabolic activity and oral health have also been significantly recognized. Dentists and pediatricians can play a pivotal role and should emphasize on patients’ education and counseling on the proper nutritional diet and health.
Highlights
With the substantive increase in oral hygiene awareness, use of fluoridated toothpastes and visiting a dental office has reduced the tooth decay by 30%
Young adults, elderly and community living below poverty level have more problems with dental caries.[1]
Dental caries is a multifactorial chronic disease and its severity is influenced by factors, such as bacteria, saliva, sugar intake, oral hygiene, diet, fluoride exposer and genetics
Summary
With the substantive increase in oral hygiene awareness, use of fluoridated toothpastes and visiting a dental office has reduced the tooth decay (dental caries) by 30%. Young adults, elderly and community living below poverty level have more problems with dental caries.[1]. Dental caries is a multifactorial chronic disease and its severity is influenced by factors, such as bacteria, saliva, sugar intake, oral hygiene, diet, fluoride exposer and genetics. Still rampant caries remains a problem in the specific groups: children, young adults, elderly people and those living below poverty level. Dentist should educate their patients on the impact of diet on the progression of dental caries and overall health. Teaching a patient or parents should include diet counseling and the impact that frequency of sugar consumption on dental caries risk. Proper brushing, flossing and regular check-up are best recommended preventive measures. Brushing at home should be taken care by the parents for the toddlers and young children to minimize dental caries risk and restrain further damage
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