Sweets & caries these plant extracts can help us prevent caries

Caries, as we often say, is the most common disease with the development of human beings The World Health Organization has listed it as the three major prevention and treatment diseases with tumor and cardiovascular disease, which shows its harmfulness So, what causes cavities? Remember those warnings of "Beware of cavities" when we ate sweets as children? Sweets have become the first lethal weapon that causes cavities in our mind! Dentists examine children's caries in kindergartens From the interpretation of dental experts, there is a direct relationship between sugary food and the formation of caries But it is certainly not realistic whether to give up the right to eat sweetness in order to prevent caries According to the amount of acid production and the degree of pH decrease, the cariogenic properties of different kinds of sugars were determined The order was sucrose > glucose > maltose > lactose > fructose > sorbitol > xylitol Sorbitol and xylitol were often used as sweet substitutes for caries prevention However, with the strengthening of health awareness, more and more natural sweeteners have been developed, and the plant extracts with low calorie, high sweetness, anti caries and other advantages have been applied in food, medicine, cosmetics, etc., so that the sweet food and anti caries can coexist in a friendly way This article summarizes several popular plant extracts with caries releasing effect: Stevia and stevia sugar Stevia has the effect of preventing oral diseases such as caries Stevia is a natural low calorie sweetener Stevia has a calorific value of only 1 / 300 of sucrose, which is not absorbed or generated after ingestion It is a suitable sweetener for diabetes and obesity patients In addition, the anti caries properties of Stevia are the best in all sweeteners, none of them First of all, stevia is non fermentative, so that it will not be used by bacteria in the oral cavity, reducing the nutrients needed for bacterial growth, and also reducing the acid in the oral cavity; second, stevia can promote saliva, slow down the decline of pH value, prevent the teeth from being damaged by acidification, so as to achieve the purpose of sclera teeth The addition of stevioside to chewing gum and toothpaste can not only promote the sweetness of the product, but also reduce the proliferation of harmful bacteria in the oral cavity and reduce the occurrence of caries At present, stevioside has been used in various toothpastes, chewing gum and cosmetics Grape seed grape seed extract prevents caries and makes teeth stronger In recent years, the effect of grape seed is gradually known by everyone It contains a variety of amino acids, vitamins and minerals which have the effect of health care and beauty A new study published in the American Journal of dental research recently found that regular consumption of grapes can also help prevent caries and make teeth stronger and healthier New research found that grape seed extract can not only strengthen dentin and firm teeth, but also prolong the life of composite resin filling materials (usually only 5-7 years), and reduce the probability of tooth loss Even with dental caries, grape seed extract can help to enhance the structure of the remaining teeth and make them better fit with the filling materials, thus prolonging the service life of the teeth after restoration In addition to grape seed extracts, regular consumption of grapes (including raisins) also has a protective effect on teeth, said Dr Rousseau of the study The key reason is that some active substances in grape can effectively inhibit the growth of bacteria in oral cavity and protect oral and dental health Magnolia bark and bark extract of Magnolia Bark block the formation of oral plaque Magnolia bark is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine It has the functions of moderate temperature, low breath, dampness and expectoration It is mainly used to treat persistent food, phlegm, cough, cold dampness and diarrhea It has little toxicity and has the ability to inhibit the main cariogenic bacteria, oral Streptococcus mutans The bark extract of Magnolia officinalis has the functions of bacteriostasis, acne resistance, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidation, caries prevention, skin conditioning, hair care, etc it is an ideal multi-functional cosmetic active material It is worth mentioning that the bark extract of Magnolia officinalis has a strong killing effect on Streptococcus mutans, the main cariogenic bacteria causing caries The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) is 6.3 μ g / ml, so it has been repeatedly mentioned in the field of Stomatology Magnolol can also destroy the function of glucosyltransferase and block the formation of plaque Tea polyphenol has been widely used in toothpastes It is a kind of non-toxic, safe and effective natural tea polyphenol, which is separated from green tea In particular, the polyphenols extracted from green tea have the functions of antioxidant and scavenging free radicals, and have the advantages of broad-spectrum and strong antibacterial effect and low concentration of drugs The results showed that green tea polyphenol coating could inhibit the attachment and growth of cariogenic bacteria on the surface of teeth, and also inhibit the ability of these bacteria to produce acid substances Clinical trials found that children coated with green tea polyphenols had a significantly lower chance of caries than those without anti caries measures At present, tea polyphenols have been widely used in toothpastes at home and abroad Apple polyphenol apple polyphenol apple polyphenol is a general term for polyphenols in apples, which are widely found in fruits and vegetables Because apple polyphenols have the functions of anti-oxidation, deodorization, freshness preservation, fragrance preservation, color protection, vitamin loss prevention, etc., which can prevent the deterioration of food quality Therefore, apple polyphenols can be used in the processing and manufacturing of aquatic products, meat products, bread, pastry, grease, oil-containing food and cool drinks, which can significantly improve the product quality and shelf life In addition, apple polyphenol also has many health functions, such as preventing caries, hypertension, allergic reaction, anti-tumor, anti mutation, blocking ultraviolet absorption and other physiological functions, so it can be used in the manufacture of health food and cosmetics Sweet is a kind of taste that can make people feel happy, but it can also cause tooth decay, obesity, diabetes and other hazards How to balance the advantages and disadvantages? It's not smart to put an end to sweets We can eat more natural foods with anti caries effect and application products of plant extracts with anti caries effect Our goal is Sweets & anti caries!