Excess sugar in the body does not only cause obesity and diabetes, but also dental health. Eating more sugar can interfere with dental health even though it's still often overlooked.
Sugar turns out to have an important role in making cavities. The sugar consumed is converted by 20 billion microorganisms in the mouth as an acid that changes the condition of the PH mouth.
"This is where the caries formation process takes place," said Ratu Mirah Afifah, Unilever Indonesia's Division on Head for Health & Wellbeing and Professional Institutions, yesterday.
This caries process does not occur in a short time. It took about six months to form.
"That is why it is recommended to do dental examinations every six months," Mirah said.
However, caries and cavities can be prevented. One of them is by limiting sugar intake according to the body's needs, brushing your teeth after breakfast and before going to bed and regular dental health checks.
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