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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Did you know that poor chewing directly affects the health of our teeth and gums?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Beyond being just a reflex action that we perform as soon as we start eating, chewing is the mechanism by which we inform our digestive system that it has to get to work. In fact, doing it incorrectly can cause us problems, not only digestive, but also oral.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How does poor chewing affect oral health?<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

When we chew, we generate saliva, which in turn produces ptyalin, the enzyme responsible for breaking down carbohydrates and eliminating bacteria that may be contained in food. Doing this correctly is essential to help our body digest what we eat.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When we do not do it the right way, food passes through the digestive tract without ptyalin, and the body has to work twice as hard to eliminate what it does not need.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In terms of digestive health, this can lead to gas, heaviness, gastritis, reflux, heartburn... But as we have already mentioned, there are also consequences for oral health.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The absence of saliva increases the likelihood that microorganisms present in food will adhere to the teeth, forming plaque that will later damage oral health. This happens because, in the absence of saliva, there is no generation of Th17 lymphocytes, immune cells specialized in fighting bacteria and fungi that enter into the mouth and gums and that are produced by chewing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The absence of saliva increases the likelihood that microorganisms present in food will adhere to the teeth, forming plaque that will later damage oral health. This happens because, in the absence of saliva, there is no generation of Th17 lymphocytes, immune cells specialized in fighting bacteria and fungi that enter into the mouth and gums and that are produced by chewing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, excessive chewing is not advisable either, as it can overload and damage the masseter muscles, as well as erode the teeth in the long term. Also beware of over-stimulation of Th17 lymphocytes: this can lead to periodontitis.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits of chewing properly <\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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  1. Helps digestion, as the secreted saliva breaks down food before it enters the stomach.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Increases nutrient absorption: the more we chew, the more nutrients are absorbed.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Improves our relationship with food.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Reduces stress, as by chewing slowly and with our mouth closed, we breathe through our nose and oxygenate our organism better.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. It reduces the risk of choking.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. It prevents tooth decay.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Stimulates facial muscles and strengthens teeth and gums.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The link between poor chewing and periodontitis<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

    Several studies have analysed the link between poor chewing, metabolic syndrome and periodontitis.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    One of the most recent studies, conducted at Aichi-Gakuin University School of Dentistry and published in the <\/span>Journal of Epidemiology<\/span><\/a>, focused on the relationship between oral health, habits and metabolic syndrome in a number of people aged 75 to 80 years.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    From the results obtained, they drew the following conclusions:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n