Teeth and Dark Chocolates

Chocolates! Wow. Yummy!!!  We all familiar with chocolates, Diary milk, Perk, Munch…!!!  By hearing those names, we will get salivary flow increased in our oral cavity. But is it healthy for our teeth? The answer is of course “No”. So let us discuss a different term “Dark Chocolates”.

What are dark chocolates?

Dark chocolates are a type of chocolates that are rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are a substance that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals.

The effects of Dark chocolate on your teeth?

Yes, dark chocolates are good for your teeth! How? Dark chocolate inhibits bacteria from sticking to the teeth, thereby preventing cavities. Not only for the teeth but also it will provide benefits to various other organs to our body. Dark chocolates every day!!! It is perfectly healthy to eat raw cocoa nibs, 1-2 ounces of organic dark chocolate, or even half a dark chocolate (for oral hygiene, you should floss after and rinse with mouthwash) Dark chocolates can also able to neutralize microorganisms that cause bad breath (Halitosis) and prevent bacteria that turning sugar and starch into acid. It can also fight against periodontal diseases. [caption id="attachment_1780" align="alignnone" width="900"] Dark Chocolates[/caption] Main benefits of dark chocolates:

1. Highly nutritious due to its high cocoa content. Its soluble fiber content is rich in minerals.
2. Rich in Antioxidants.
3. Can increase blood circulation and lower blood pressure levels.
4. Help to increase the HDL and defends LDL from oxidation
5. May decrease heart ailment risk
6. Help to protect the skin from the sunlight
7. Helps to stimulate brain activity

We may be bitter and less sweet… But we make you healthier. Jerush dental & Facial Corrective Centre is located just 18 km from Colechal, nearest big town t0 Thuckalay, Kanyakumari District. Please visit for all your dental treatments and/or facial corrective surgery needs at Thuckalay and Adyar, Chennai.

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[caption id="attachment_1785" align="alignleft" width="65"] Dr. Aiswarya[/caption] Author: Dr Aiswarya BDS (Reg. No. 20083), A skilled dentist who had passed out with flying colours in her professional studies, serving more than five years at Jerush Dental & Facial Corrective centre. You can expect more interesting dental blogs of her on this website.