Vegetarians have a higher risk of developing tooth decay than those who consume animal products. Dentist, orthodontist Artem Kuznetsov, clinical director of the Eurokappa production company, told socialbites.ca.
“Vegetarians are forced to eat more carbohydrates, which increases the risk of tooth decay. Additionally, excessive consumption of acidic fruits increases the risk of developing tooth enamel erosion,” he said.
According to Kuznetsov, vegetarians may experience problems with the periodontium, the complex of tissue surrounding the tooth.
“The consistency of the food consumed is of great importance. If a person does not eat foods that require thorough chewing, such as meat, there may be problems with the periodontium, which cannot take the necessary load. “The best solution would be to include coarse, non-thermally processed plant foods in the diet,” he said.
The doctor added that, on the contrary, in case of excessive consumption of nuts, the risk of tooth wear increases.
“Vegetarians often lack vitamins D and B12, calcium and other nutrients; This negatively affects dental and oral health and increases the risk of tooth loss. The decrease in collagen production due to the exclusion of animal products from the diet leads to thinning of the mucous membrane of the maxillary sinuses. This negatively affects the survival rate and rehabilitation time of the material,” Kuznetsov added.
Previously dentist Avtandilyan statedthat smoking is fraught with tooth decay.
Source: Gazeta
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