Do You Know Chocolates Can Prevent Tooth Decay? Find Out How!

Chocolates to prevent tooth decay? Sounds outrageous, right?

However, recent studies from the US, Japan, and England support the fact that eating chocolates helps fight cavities, plaque, and tooth decay.

But, before finding out how, let’s first understand what causes tooth decay. It is generally caused when the bacteria present in your mouth convert sugar from the foods and drinks you consume to acids. These acids can eat through the enamel on the teeth. Now, the saliva acts as a natural disinfecting cavity fighter, and its alkaline property prevents the cavity from spreading. Carbohydrates supposedly make the saliva acidic, and if your diet contains more of carbohydrates, such as bread or rice or sweet, your teeth become more prone to cavities.

Out of the three types of chocolate, i.e., milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate, dark chocolates are the least processed ones, and this makes them the healthiest option out of the three. The compounds present in cocoa bean husk fight against plaque and have an antibacterial effect in the mouth. Cocoa extracts can also be considered a natural replacement for fluoride. They strengthen the enamel and make it difficult for bacteria to attack the teeth.

You can get tooth-friendly dark chocolates with 70 percent cocoa in grocery stores.

Apart from dark chocolate, raw chocolates are another good option to fight tooth decay as they are also less processed and contain more antioxidants.

Not only does eating chocolates prevent tooth decay, but it also helps in uplifting your mood and promoting blood flow.

Thus, a little dark chocolate can keep the dentist at bay!

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