Can eating apples really prevent tooth decay?

　　There is a saying that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” As this saying goes, apples are very important to healthy It has incomparable health effects. It is said that the apple polyphenols contained in apples can make it difficult for tartar to adhere, allowing fluoride to strengthen teeth. Therefore, some people believe that eating apples can prevent dental caries.

　　But on the contrary, in 2011, the British Institute of Dentistry published research results in the "Dental Journal" saying: "Apples have four times the negative impact on teeth than carbonated drinks. ”Studies have shown that fruits are acidic and contain sugar, which are factors that cause tooth decay. But at the same time, it cannot be denied that compared with Grape Fruit drinks such as juice have less harmful effects on teeth.

　　The study believes that there is nothing wrong with the apple itself. The key lies in the way you eat the apple. If you eat the apple slowly, the acid contained in the apple will cause damage to your dental health.

　　Therefore, it can be said that it is very difficult to prevent dental caries just by eating apples. If you want to avoid tooth decay or other periodontal diseases, it is most important to develop an oral hygiene habit of brushing your teeth every day. Unlike medical fields such as weight loss, in dentistry disease There is no "magical magic" about food within range.