A NATURAL ALLY AGAINST CARIES AND GINGIVITIS – BEE HONEY IN DENTAL HEALTH

Authors: Mirela DRĂGAN, Alin CIOBICĂ, Ştefana JURCOANE

Abstract:

The present study aims at an efficient evaluation of the educative actions of oral health meant at improving oral hygiene and at reducing dental caries of people through the consumption of bee honey. As honey has been used for various diets and drugs since ancient times, the present study will analyze its place in modern medicine, in relation with oral health. In spite of its high sugar content, recent
investigations suggest that – due to its bioactive compounds – honey can have benefic effects upon dental health. Also analyzed will be the impact of honey consumption upon oral health, as well as its risks and advantages, comparatively with other sweeteners.

Keywords:
  • antimicrobial properties
  • caries
  • dental health
  • gingivitis
  • honey
  • natural sweeteners