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New study genes play no role in the development of tooth decay
There are many diseases and health effects that are influenced by our genes. These include, for example, myopia in children, which already existed in their mother. But do our genes affect our teeth as well? Researchers now looked at a possible link, concluding that hereditary bacteria in the mouth are not to blame for bad teeth and more common tooth decay.
Researchers at the J. Craig Venter Institute found that our genes are not associated with an increased likelihood of bad teeth or tooth decay. So, if you've always thought that your bad dental health was inherited, you're wrong. The physicians published the results of their study in the journal "Cell Host & Microbe".
Proper brushing can protect against tooth decay and maintain the health of our teeth. Physicians are now investigating whether inherited genes affect the probability of tooth decay. (Image: Monkey Business-fotolia.com) Experts: Genes can not be held responsible for dental problems
Surely you can take on myopia or certain features of appearance from your parents or grandparents. In the health of our teeth, however, the genes do not seem to have much influence. People like to find a guilty party responsible for their mistakes. So far, it has often been said that bad teeth and predisposition to tooth decay are inherited in part by our ancestors. However, the surprising result of an investigation on this topic shows that our genes can not be held responsible for dental problems.
Researchers examine 485 twin pairs of subjects
For their study, the experts of the J. Craig Venter Institute examined a total of 485 pairs of twins. 205 of them were identical twins and the remaining 280 twin pairs consisted of dizygotic twins. All participants were examined at the age of five to eleven years. Thus, the researchers were able to compare a possible genetic predisposition of the oral bacteria in subjects with the same life circumstances.
Cariogenic bacteria can cause tooth decay
The human teeth are surrounded by a biofilm called plaque to protect them from possible damage. However, when plaque changes, so-called cariogenic bacteria can cause tooth decay. Scientists are now investigating whether there are inheritable bacteria that cause or at least contribute to the damage to our teeth. Another possibility would be that these tooth-damaging bacteria multiply by our own fault and thus lead to the said damage.
Many bacteria in the mouth are inherited, but do not lead to tooth decay
In their investigation, the researchers found that a large number of bacteria are actually inherited in our mouth. Nevertheless, there is a catch in debt determination, because these bacteria do not lead to tooth decay, explain the experts. The damage to the teeth is more likely to be caused by bacteria, which were found especially in children who took a lot of sugar. There have already been studies that have come to the conclusion that milk teeth need to be thoroughly cleaned in small children. In other words, a sugar-rich diet nourishes bacteria in our mouth, which can then damage the teeth and lead to tooth decay. The scientists could not find out in their study, however, which task the inherited bacteria in our mouth fulfill. Further research on this topic should now lead to more information.
Brush your teeth properly and thoroughly
When we develop dental problems, tooth decay and tooth decay, our genes are not the cause, but the eating habits of the person. But what options do we have to maintain good dental health? First, it is important to pay particular attention to a good oral hygiene, advise the experts. This is quite easy: brush your teeth sufficiently. But it is important that you also use the right technique when cleaning.
How do I properly clean my teeth??
Teeth should be cleaned at least twice a day. The time scheduled should not be less than two to three minutes. It is important that everywhere thoroughly cleaned. Many physicians advise to use a so-called electronic toothbrush. With toothpaste, care should be taken that it contains a lot of fluoride. The fluoride content should be between 1400 and 1500 ppm (parts per million) in adults.
Can Zahnpflegekaugummis replace the brushing teeth?
There are quite a few people who believe that special chewing gums for dental care can replace brushing your teeth. However, this assumption does not correspond to reality. Dental care caoutchouc are by no means a good substitute for a thorough cleaning with a toothbrush and toothpaste. Although the use of such chewing gum stimulates the salivation, which counteracts the caries bacteria. But chewing on these special chewing gum unfortunately does not result in removing harmful food particles from the interstices of the teeth.
Dental health is not a question of genes
So dental health is not dependent on our genes. So excuses that we inherited our bad teeth from our ancestors are no longer an argument for tooth decay. Everyone is responsible for the health of their teeth. Caries is often the result of unhealthy and sugary nutrition. (As)