Teeth and Dark Chocolates

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Chocolates! Wow. Yummy!!!  We all familiar with chocolates, Diary milk, Perk, Munch…!!!  By hearing those names, we will get salivary flow increased in our oral cavity. But is it healthy for our teeth? The answer is of course “No”. So let us discuss a different term “Dark Chocolates”.

What are dark chocolates?

Dark chocolates are a type of chocolates that are rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are a substance that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals.

The effects of Dark chocolate
on your teeth?

Yes, dark chocolates are good for your teeth!
How?
Dark chocolate inhibits bacteria from sticking to the teeth, thereby preventing cavities. Not only for the teeth but also it will provide benefits to various other organs to our body.

Dark chocolates every day!!!
It is perfectly healthy to eat raw cocoa nibs, 1-2 ounces of organic dark chocolate, or even half a dark chocolate (for oral hygiene, you should floss after and rinse with mouthwash)
Dark chocolates can also able to neutralize microorganisms that cause bad breath (Halitosis) and prevent bacteria that turning sugar and starch into acid. It can also fight against periodontal diseases.

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Main benefits of dark chocolates:

  1. Highly nutritious due to its high cocoa content. Its soluble fiber content is rich in minerals.
  2. Rich in Antioxidants.
  3. Can increase blood circulation and lower blood pressure levels.
  4. Help to increase the HDL and defends LDL from oxidation
  5. May decrease heart ailment risk
  6. Help to protect the skin from the sunlight
  7. Helps to stimulate brain activity

We may be bitter and less sweet… But we make you healthier.

Jerush dental & Facial Corrective Centre is located just 18 km from Colechal, nearest big town t0 Thuckalay, Kanyakumari District. Please visit for all your dental treatments and/or facial corrective surgery needs at Thuckalay and Adyar, Chennai.


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Author: Dr Aiswarya BDS (Reg. No. 20083), A skilled dentist who had passed out with flying colours in her professional studies, serving more than five years at Jerush Dental & Facial Corrective centre. You can expect more interesting dental blogs of her on this website.

Dental health during pregnancy

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Oral health plays the most important part in overall health. Also, it is an important part of pregnancy. During pregnancy, if the dental health is not maintained properly, there is a risk of causing complications like premature birth. A regular dental check-up is the best way to a risk-free pregnancy period. Follow your dentist’s advice especially brush twice a day and floss your teeth once a day.

During pregnancy, special care is needed for teeth and gums. The hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy can increase the risk of developing oral diseases result in causing health issues to the developing baby.  So, before and during pregnancy, maintaining good dental and oral care is becoming inevitable.

Conditions that may occur during pregnancy:

Pregnancy Gingivitis: It is a common condition seen in pregnant ladies. Swollen red gums and bleeding while brushing are common symptoms.

Pregnancy Tumors: These are rarely occurring. Developing in the gums, pregnancy tumors are painless and are not cancerous. They subside shortly after childbirth.

Premature Delivery: Excessive bacteria form oral infections that can enter the bloodstream and may cause premature delivery.

Here are some tips to be followed before, during, and after pregnancy:

  1. Get your teeth and gums checked regularly throughout the pregnancy period to avoid oral infections that can affect the fetus. Brush twice a day and floss before going to bed to prevent plaque buildup.
  2. Sharing the advice of the obstetrician including medication with your dentist will enhance the treatment. Be extremely cautious of all drugs during pregnancy.
  3. Avoid cosmetic or other than pregnancy-related dental procedures during pregnancy
  4. Dental x-rays can be done if it is unavoidable. Always maintain good teeth and gum care.
  5. Avoid Tetracycline since they cause discoloration of your child’s temporary and permanent teeth.

Best pregnancy dental care is offered at Jerush Dental and Facial Corrective Centre at Thuckalay, near Colachel, Kanyakumari District, Tamilnadu. ‘Jerush’ is known for its world-class dental, facial aesthetic treatments and facilities since 2002.