As part of the caries prevention was the tooth man launched. The seal of the Aktion zahnfreundlich eV You can find it on chewing gum wrappers and other sweets and foodstuffs. Why low molecular weight sugar caries not only in children We will explain to you in today's blog post how to promote this .
Tooth man as a seal of the tooth-friendly campaign
Diseases of the periodontal disease and caries are infectious diseases. But that is not all, because caries and periodontal diseases are even among the most common infectious diseases of humans. Diseases of the oral cavity are strongly linked to our human lifestyle and diet. In the area of nutrition, a increased and unnecessary sugar consumption an important role in the caries prevention .
Responsible for periodontal diseases and caries are primarily low molecular weight sugars . Sugars that are based on starch. They have been proven to promote tooth decay and are also responsible for many other inflammatory processes in the mouth. The reduced consumption of low molecular weight sugar can prevent the formation of caries.
Children and young people in particular love soft drinks and sweets that contain a high proportion of low-molecular sugar. The tricky thing about this? Sugar is not always as obvious as it is with sweets. Hidden sugars are found in almost all foods. Above all:
- sweets
- soft drinks
- and ketchup.
Ideally, you should make sure that you Sugar and resulting starches on your menu replaced by fruits, vegetables and fresh food .
Experts recommend sweets from the tooth-friendly campaign
Already in early childhood, the Understanding the importance of dental health . Experts therefore recommend sweets that are marked with the tooth man of the campaign as tooth-friendly. Sweets whose packaging has the tooth man printed on it, use Instead of sugar, sugar substitutes are used for sweetening . These are tested in certified laboratories beforehand.
Using sugar substitutes The pH value in the mouth cannot fall below the critical value of 5.7. The sensitive Tooth enamel is not demineralized . Demineralization is a problem for dental health, especially in children. If the test result is positive, i.e. tooth-friendly, the food or candy can be Tooth Man Seal be awarded.
Currently there are more than 100 different sweets that with the Tooth Man seal Did you know that even cough syrups have been awarded the Tooth Man seal?
What is behind the Aktion zahnfreundlich eV?
The Aktion zahnfreundlich eV guarantees for all products marked with the tooth man that these are not only sugar-free , but also low in acid In addition, a guarantee is given that the products have been scientifically tested and that they do not cause tooth decay or acid damage.
Even the Robert Koch Institute recommends Tooth Man of the Aktion zahnfreundlich eV in his Federal Health Reporting as Quality seal . The growing awareness will hopefully lead to fewer and fewer children and adults suffering from tooth decay.
FAQ: 3 questions and answers about the tooth man from Aktion zahnfreundlich eV
How can you recognize tooth-friendly sweets?
Tooth-friendly sweets and foods can be recognized by the Seal of the Tooth Man of the Tooth-Friendly Campaign eV Despite tooth-friendly and low-acid sweets and snacks, daily dental care is essential. emmi-dent ultrasonic toothbrushes work abrasion-free and clean thoroughly.
What does the tooth man on packaging mean?
The Tooth Man Seal is the quality mark der Aktion zahnfreundlich eV It confirms that sweets and food are not only sugar-free, but also low in acid. The tooth figures on packaging Scientific testing guarantees that labelled products do not cause acid damage to teeth or cause tooth decay.
Which sweets are part of the Zahnmännchen campaign tooth-friendly eV?
More than 100 different sweets The Tooth Man Seal of the Tooth Friendly Campaign has already been awarded. The number of such seals is increasing. The candy that currently bears the seal is published by Aktion zahnfreundlich eV on its website .
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