Fruit and vegetable impact on oral health in young adults

Abstract

Frequent consumption of fruit and vegetables has a significant effect both on overall health and oral health status. Young people and adults should respect the principles of good eating habits that will ensure a long-term oral health . There are numerous studies that attest to the decisive importance of daily consumption of fruits and vegetables.They represent the largest deposits of nutrients that nature makes available , in terms of content in dietary fiber , so in cellulose form a basic component of human consumption, the rest being represented by carbohydrates , proteins , lipids , water, vitamins and mineral salts . Fruits and vegetables provide a significant contribution of fiber and antioxidants, essential nutrients that help the body fight heart disease , obesity , various cancers, disorders of the immune system and not least of dental caries and periodontal disease . A number of fruit (apples like) during chewing removes food debris and dental plaque, saliva stimulating and helping to maintain a normal pH.Fruit is a natural food and is most beneficial way of food. Any fruit that is high in vitamin C , helps maintain. Fruits are healthy in their natural state , the preserved parts bring high added sugar in the mouth , favoring the production of cavities. Our study , conducted on a sample of 55 patients , aged between 20 and 35 years , highlights the fact that a relatively small number of patients ( 29 % ) ate fruits and vegetables daily .