Dried fruit may not lead to damaged teeth, according to a recently published study. More research needs to be carried out to confirm the role in oral health. This newest study points to the dental health benefits of dried fruit.
Key takeaways:
- The assertion that dried fruits are sticky and adhere to the teeth is based on very weak evidence.
- Further research on the effects of chewing dried fruit on the teeth is required.
- Dried fruit has immense nutritional benefits as well as having antimicrobial compounds. Other benefits are triggering salivary flow.
Dr Sadler says that further research into the effects of chewing dried fruit on the teeth is required, including balancing any detrimental effects against potentially positive attributes such as encouraging salivary flow and the presence of anti-microbial compounds and sorbitol in the fruit.
Read the full story here
http://www.nature.com/bdj/journal/v221/n5/full/sj.bdj.2016.628.html
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