2007-01-23 04:20:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
yes
2007-01-23 04:24:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theoretically yes but recent research shows that raisins stop decay causing bacteria sticking to the teeth. It's also worth noting that dried fruits contain sugars in the form of fructose not sucrose. Unlike the sugar in junk food fructose is not such a good meal for decay causing bacteria. But check the ingredients to see if sugar has been added to the dried fruit.
2007-01-25 04:47:33 · answer #2 · answered by Chrissie Cockton 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they have a high sugar content. I was told by my dentist to brush and floss after eating any type of dried fruit as it is sticks to teeth and is a big cause of tooth decay.
2007-01-23 12:59:52 · answer #3 · answered by 2littleiggies 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can yes. Raisins are very high in sugar content, and the fact that they are sticky poses a double threat.
Simple rinsing with water and/or using sterile gauze pads with water and "brushing" the teeth that way will help prevent decay.
Or work with them more on proper brushing...
2007-01-23 12:30:03 · answer #4 · answered by Enchanted 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes, they are worse than candy because they stick to the teeth. It goes for any dry fruit. You are better off giving child real fruits, specially since the dried fruits do not have significant amount of vitamins and have high sugar content.
2007-01-23 13:11:39 · answer #5 · answered by alkak1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
noway, raisins is suppose to clean the teeth
2007-01-23 12:57:05 · answer #6 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No
2007-01-23 14:45:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋