Oral diseases can have a significant impact on self esteem and quality of life. This essential collection reviews the latest research into the effects of food constituents on diseases and conditions of the mouth. Chapters cover diseases caused by oral bacteria, viral and fungal infections of the oral cavity, and dental erosion. The book also examines the effects of specific foods and food components, including sugar alcohols, casein phosphopeptides and antioxidants. The final section explores the technology and development of foods and supplements for oral health and oral healthcare products containing food-derived bioactives.
Language
English
Pages
500
Format
Hardcover
Release
January 01, 2009
ISBN 13
9781439804308
Food Constituents and Oral Health: Current Status and Future Prospects
Oral diseases can have a significant impact on self esteem and quality of life. This essential collection reviews the latest research into the effects of food constituents on diseases and conditions of the mouth. Chapters cover diseases caused by oral bacteria, viral and fungal infections of the oral cavity, and dental erosion. The book also examines the effects of specific foods and food components, including sugar alcohols, casein phosphopeptides and antioxidants. The final section explores the technology and development of foods and supplements for oral health and oral healthcare products containing food-derived bioactives.