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Dietary advice in dental practice.

P J Moynihan1

  • 1School of Dental Sciences, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne. p.j.moynihan@ncl.ac.uk

British Dental Journal
|December 14, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Reducing sugar and acidic food intake is key for dental health. Dietary advice should focus on increasing healthy foods like fruits and vegetables to prevent dental caries and erosion.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Nutrition Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Diet significantly impacts dental health, with sugars being a primary factor in dental caries.
  • Non-milk extrinsic sugars in foods like soft drinks and confectionery pose the highest dental health risks.
  • Acidic foods and drinks contribute to dental erosion, necessitating their limitation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To equip dental health professionals with practical dietary advice for patients.
  • To highlight the link between specific dietary components and dental health outcomes.
  • To promote evidence-based dietary recommendations for preventing dental caries and erosion.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on diet and dental health.
  • Analysis of dietary factors contributing to dental caries and erosion.
  • Formulation of practical, positive, and personalized dietary recommendations.

Main Results:

  • Sugars, particularly non-milk extrinsic sugars, are the most significant dietary factor for dental caries.
  • Sugared soft drinks and confectionery are major sources of extrinsic sugars in the UK.
  • Limiting intake of acidic foods and drinks is crucial to prevent dental erosion.

Conclusions:

  • Dental professionals should advise patients to reduce the frequency of sugary food consumption.
  • Dietary recommendations for dental health can align with general health guidelines, emphasizing fruits, vegetables, and starchy staples.
  • Positive and personalized dietary advice is most effective for improving patient dental health outcomes.

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