Teeth decay because we eat too much sugar. Right? While this is true, it only partly explains what is going on in the body. If the cause of tooth decay were so simple we could prevent tooth decay by not eating sugar. Yet we know that it is not as easy as this.
There are many exceptions to the rule that sugar causes tooth decay, for example, we see tooth decay in individuals who do not consume a lot of sugar and little or no tooth decay in those who do.
Maybe then there is more going on with tooth decay than meets the eye?
Studies have shown that whether teeth decay or not depends on the balance of minerals in the blood. With this in mind, Dr Rachel Hall of Evolve Holistic Dentistry Brisbane expands on the role of diet and nutrition in tooth decay.
Is there such a thing as the dental diet?