FDI World Dental Federation Discusses Impact of Frequent Sugar Consumption

Posted: February 3, 2015
Edited by Dentaltown staff

GENEVA—As World Oral Health Day (WOHD) 2015 approaches, FDI World Dental Federation is advising people to consider the impact of frequent sugar consumption on their "Smile for Life".

WOHD is an opportunity for FDI to draw attention to proven oral care behaviors that people can adopt to protect their teeth—for life. These include brushing twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, cutting down consumption of sugary foods and drinks between meals and chewing sugar-free gum after meals and snacks when on-the-go and brushing is not feasible. 

Dental caries is the most common non-communicable disease in the world and research has demonstrated that sugars are the main cause of tooth decay.

"Sugar reacts with bacteria in the mouth, which together form an acid that damages the enamel. When this keeps happening, a hole is formed in the tooth, which then requires filling and may over time lead to an extraction. By paying close attention to how often we are consuming sugary foods and drinks, the number of acid attacks on our teeth can be reduced," said Dr. Jaime Edelson, chair of the FDI WOHD task team.
 
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