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Does sugar cause tooth decay? — Whalespan

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Does sugar cause tooth decay?

Paul Saladino7m · 2021-02-10

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◐Partially SupportedFat-soluble vitamin deficiency, rather than sugar, is the cause of tooth decay, and organ meats can help correct this deficiency.◐Partially SupportedThe dental immune response mediated by odontoblasts is dependent on the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and K2.◐Partially SupportedConsuming sufficient fat-soluble vitamins from food may contribute to the absence of cavities.◐Partially SupportedTooth decay is not solely caused by sugar; the presence of an adequate immune system and odontoblasts in teeth is crucial for managing sugar's impact.Partially Supported

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Stopping a raw vegan diet and eating meat again resolved dental cavities.

◐Partially SupportedPasteurization of milk destroys beneficial bacteria that aid in lactose and casein metabolism.

◐Partially SupportedModern microbiomes are significantly less diverse than those of ancestral populations, making individuals more susceptible to the metabolic effects of sugar.

◐Partially SupportedTeeth possess an immune system involving odontoblasts that monitor bacteria at the dentin and enamel junctions.

◐Partially SupportedRaw honey contains beneficial lactobacillus species and a microbiome that is lost upon processing.

◐Partially SupportedLacto-fermented foods, including meats, introduce beneficial bacteria that support a healthy microbiome.

◐Partially SupportedVitamin D deficiency can lead to shriveling of odontoblasts, impairing the immune response to dental decay.

◐Partially SupportedChylomicrons circulate in the pulp of teeth, similar to the bloodstream.

◐Partially SupportedTooth enamel can erode and regenerate, indicating teeth are living structures.

◐Partially SupportedA raw vegan diet for seven months resulted in the development of seven cavities.

◐Partially SupportedA diverse oral microbiome can offset the metabolic effects of fast-metabolizing sugars.