Ramadan With the change of eating habits in the month bad breath Some differences, especially, may occur. Oral and dental health specialist Dt. Aydan Gurcan, oral and dental health told about what needs to be done.
The risk of caries is increasing
Due to the change of nutritional ranges and form in the month of Ramadan, there are some differences to be considered in oral and dental care Gurcan, “Oral hygiene should be increased in this period. Small changes in the form of nutrition in our way, can affect the negatively negatively,” he said.
Iftar and sahur sugary desserts, gas drinks and acidic foods can increase the consumption of Gurcan, “Sugar and acids damage tooth enamel. During the day to the teeth brushing for a longer time in the mouth. Sahur and iftar after the tooth brushing, bacteria to multiply during the night.
In addition, since water is not drunk during the day, saliva production decreases and we cannot benefit from the natural defense mechanism that cleanses the teeth of the saliva. For all these reasons, the risk of caries increases. Bad breath and dry mouth is one of the important effects of fasting social life, “he said.
Gurcan, before Ramadan to go to the dentist control of the decay or gum problems to detect early, he said.
Chew gum after iftar
Gürcan listed what needs to be done for oral and dental health during Ramadan:
“Sahur And after iftar, the teeth should be brushed. Especially despite the complaint of bad breath, teeth can be brushed without paste during the day. After iftar, chewing gum can be chewed. Gum increases saliva secretion and reduces bad breath. Sahur should drink plenty of water. Excessive salty and spicy foods should be avoided. They increase thirst during the day.
The food residues between the tooth should be cleaned by using dental floss. Language cleaning should be done. Because bacteria that cause bad odor can accumulate on the tongue. Onion and garlic fragrant foods such as garlic should be reduced. Consuming yogurt can reduce bad breath. Chewing parsley and mint also refreshes the breath. Coffee and acidic beverages on an empty stomach should be avoided. Fiber and protein should be fed mainly in sahur. Consumption of water, milk or herbal teas should be increased. Calcium -rich foods such as yogurt should be consumed. “
(UAV)