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Current issues concerning the relationship between diet and dental caries.

A J Rugg-Gunn1

  • 1Dental School, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.

Journal of the International Association of Dentistry for Children
|July 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Diet significantly impacts tooth decay, with sugar being the primary culprit. Reducing sugar intake and frequency is crucial for preventing dental caries, while non-sugar sweeteners offer a safe alternative.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Health and Nutrition
  • Cariology
  • Preventive Dentistry

Background:

  • Diet influences tooth development (pre-eruptive) and oral health (post-eruptive).
  • While pre-eruptive factors are considered, only fluoride shows a distinct effect on tooth susceptibility.
  • The post-eruptive dietary impact on caries is substantially more significant than pre-eruptive effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the cariogenic potential of various dietary components.
  • To emphasize the importance of sugar reduction in preventing dental caries.
  • To evaluate the role of non-sugar sweeteners as alternatives.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and analysis of dietary factors affecting dental caries.
  • Identification of key cariogenic dietary items and their sources.
  • Assessment of the cariogenic and non-cariogenic properties of different food and drink categories.

Main Results:

  • Sugar is identified as the most significant cariogenic dietary factor.
  • Confectionery, table sugar, and soft drinks are major sources of added sugars.
  • Starchy foods and fresh fruits exhibit low cariogenic potential.
  • Non-sugar sweeteners are non-cariogenic and suitable sugar substitutes.

Conclusions:

  • Reducing the frequency and amount of sugar consumption is paramount for caries prevention.
  • Dietary choices significantly influence post-eruptive tooth health.
  • Non-sugar sweeteners present a viable strategy for mitigating sugar-related dental caries.

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