Measuring the Impact of Consumption of Apple and Bengkuang Fruit on Dental Plaque Reduction in Schooling Children

The main aim of this essay is to focus on dental plaque in school going children and the possibility of using apple and Bengkuang fruits for its reduction. The disease is the most predominant type of the dental bracket because it develops naturally, mainly because of the bacteria found naturally in...

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Published in:Research journal of pharmacy and technology 2018-03, Vol.11 (3), p.1009-1011
Main Authors: Nuraskin, Cut Aja, Noer, Erwin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Apples
Dental care
Dental plaque
Diet
Disease
Fruits
Nutrition research
Personal health
Prevention
Teeth
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Summary:The main aim of this essay is to focus on dental plaque in school going children and the possibility of using apple and Bengkuang fruits for its reduction. The disease is the most predominant type of the dental bracket because it develops naturally, mainly because of the bacteria found naturally in the mouth. The threshold of this disease is cavities which may mean pain and discomfort. Within the realm of school going children, adverse effects of this disease can affect the overall esteem and subsequently the performance which may translate to failure in life. To worsen an already bad situation is the state of dental care in many countries and especially in the United States. The dental care sector is the most wanting of the health care and therefore inefficiency in dental programs. Some studies have indicated that the apple and Bengkuang fruits can be used in the reduction of plaque. The apple is basically found throughout the globe while the Bengkuang fruit indigenous to Indonesia. Putting all the variables in order should determine if this is true.
ISSN:0974-3618
0974-360X
0974-306X
DOI:10.5958/0974-360X.2018.00188.9