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Chapter-27 Diet and Dental Caries

BOOK TITLE: A Textbook of Public Health Dentistry

Author
1. Marya CM
ISBN
9789350252161
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11413_27
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2011
Pages
11
Author Affiliations
1. Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Faridabad, Haryana, India, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research Faridabad, Haryana, India
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Abstract

Dental caries occurs due to demineralization of enamel and dentine by organic acids formed by bacteria in dental plaque through the anaerobic metabolism of sugars derived from the diet. Both the frequency of consumption and total amount of sugars is important in the etiology of caries. While the causal relationship between sucrose and dental caries development is indisputable, the relationship between food starch and dental caries continues to be debated. This chapter discusses available evidence of role of sugars in caries formation. It also includes a note on relationship between starchy foods and dental caries, protective dietary factors and non-sugar sweeteners.

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