“Are raisins good for your teeth?”
My dentist recently told me that raisins can be good for my child's teeth because they can help fight cavities. But I am not convinced. Is it true?
12 Answers
NO ! There are no clinical studies that show raisins improve oral health. But they are better than candy
Raisins and other dried fruits have a concentrated amount of sugar. The mechanical action of chewing can help clean your child's teeth. Chewing on raw vegetables can do the same thing. Because raisins are dried grapes, the reaveratrol content may be of some value. If you are not convinced, you, have other choices for diet and home care.
Absolutely NOT!!!!
Dried fruits of any kind are not only have very high glycemic index, they are also sticky which are the worst for your teeth. I would rather see my patients eat chocolate than dried fruits
Dried fruits of any kind are not only have very high glycemic index, they are also sticky which are the worst for your teeth. I would rather see my patients eat chocolate than dried fruits
Raisins may be considered a “healthy” snack; but anything that has sugar and also sticks to the teeth, can increase the risk of getting decay in the teeth. Hope that helps.
Raisins or any fruit, whether fresh or dried, is chock full of sugar. Consuming sugar or any carbohydrate at meal time is good for your health. Too frequent consumption of fruit between meals will lead to cavities. So be careful with what you eat between meals. Try to limit carbohydrates intake to three or four times daily. Between meals the better snack is nuts or vegetables which are low in carbohydrate.
Amy G. David
Dentist
No. They are full of sugar, and get stuck in their teeth.
Hendrik B. Lai
Dentist
A box of raisins contains nearly as much sugar as a can of coke so I’m not entirely convinced that they will help to fight cavities. However they can be a good source of antioxidants.
No, raisins CREATE cavities, unless the teeth are brushed immediately after eating them.
Any fruit that is naturally fermented is not bad for your teeth as it does not contain processed sugar. This is why fruits are very good to substitute for snacks that have processed sugar.
I strongly disagree. Raisins are concentrated sticky sugar with little nutrition. But fresh grapes are terrific.
MDSDDS
MDSDDS
Yes. Certain chemicals in raisins help suppress bacterial growth, which is a cause of tooth decay.
Raisins are high in sugar and are very sticky when chewing. They stick to your teeth and cause cavities. So, I don’t think they're good for your teeth. However, they are healthy and, if you brush your teeth, they are good for you.
