Healthy Mouth

Does Healthy Chocolate reduce Cavities and Bad Breath?

YES, over the past several years, many studies have examined the benefits of dark chocolate on oral health. Cocoa is believed to contain a type of inhibitory property. Emerging research has identified polyphenols, flavonoids and tannins as the key substances that benefit the teeth.

A 2006 study from a Japanese research team found cocoa to have antibacterial effects on many of the mouth’s bacteria. Researchers discovered that the polyphenols in chocolate restricted the activity of the bacteria thereby helping to prevent caries. The findings also indicated that the decrease in bacteria load in the mouth helped partially eliminate bad breath and the risk of other potential disease throughout the body.

Caring for your teeth and gums is important for overall health. Definitive research has demonstrated various links between poor oral health and systemic conditions such as diabetes, respiratory diseases – particularly among elderly people - heart disease and premature low birth-weight babies. Oral disease is a source of chronic pain and a variety of other problems, including gum disease, gingivitis, periodontal disease, tooth loss and oral cancer.

High quality chocolate should contain about 70% cocoa solids without milk fats or hydrogenated oils. This means that lower-quality chocolate products, candy bars and other milk chocolate typically found in grocery stores, are higher in sugar and non-cocoa ingredients, lowering the level of flavanoids. Low-grade chocolate high in sugar and low in cocoa flavanols may contribute to dental problems.
References: Dr Steven Warren Founder of the Foundation for Flavonoid Research.

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