New measures to help prevent the risk of tooth decay

The combination of sugar, starch and fiber in some breakfast cereals significantly increases the risk of tooth decay.

However, a new study by experts from the American Dental Association suggests that drinking a glass of milk after eating these grains may help prevent the risk.

A reporter in Ottawa quoted the results of a study published in the National Post (Canada) on August 6, saying that the process of consuming cereals with a lot of sugar, starches and fiber will create plaque on the teeth And that is one of the causes of tooth decay.

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However, if drinking a glass of milk after each meal of the cereal can significantly eliminate plaque and reduce the risk of tooth decay.

Scientists studied pH on the teeth of 20 adults who used 20 grams of cereals containing sugar, starch and fiber, in which 1/3 drink milk after eating, 1/3 drink apple juice and 1 / 3, only drink natural water. As a result, people who drink milk have the highest concentration of pH, from 5.75 to 6.48.

The group of apple juice had a pH of 5.84. The last group uses natural water, the pH concentration increases to 6.02. The pH level below 7 is the medium of acid, equal to 7 is neutral and greater than 7 is the medium of base or alkali. Experts conclude that the use of sugary drinks after eating cereals causes the greatest risk of tooth decay.

Shilpa Naval, an expert of the team, said the experiments showed that the combination of starch, sugar and fiber can create bacteria and form plaque on teeth quickly.

In one day, if you use these cereals four or more times, eating only a small amount will increase the risk of tooth decay many times. Therefore, drinking a glass of milk after eating is essential to minimize harm and overcome pH.