Teeth
How do sweeteners protect the teeth?
The most widespread disease caused by civilisation is caries. Many children
and teenagers already exhibit major damage to the teeth resulting from inadequate
cleaning and eating the wrong foods.
Sugar and starchy foods encourage the build-up of plaque
bacteria, the metabolites of which produce acids that attack the dental
enamel and cause caries. After every meal or snack that
contains carbohydrates, the saliva needs about half an hour to neutralise
the pH value.
Sweeteners contain no carbohydrates and therefore cannot attack
the teeth. Sweeteners do not, however, replace regular cleaning
and dental check-ups.
