Did you know that chestnuts are healthy for our smile?

Diet influences our oral status, and at this time of year we are in luck! The chestnut is a fruit full of magnesium, calcium and phosphorus that help to strengthen our teeth and bone structure that support our teeth. In addition, they are highly recommended for patients with diabetes, a disease closely related to oral health.

Formerly, mild ailments were treated with home remedies, or as we popularly know them under the name of "grandmother's recommendations." At present, some of them are beginning to be scientifically proven. Much of it is related to dental pain.

Now that the season of more intense cold begins, the consumption of this dry fruit so typical in our streets is increasing and that surrounds us with its aroma. It has been shown to have healing properties on toothache because it has a substance that fights against the bacteria that cause tooth decay. This substance is anacardic acid, which is responsible for stopping the microbe that generates caries,  Streptococcus mutans.

For all these reasons, it could be said that a moderate and healthy consumption of this dried fruit will prevent us from going to the dentist in some cases!
However, when this is not the case, our team of professionals from the Dental clinics de Málaga Centro, Puerto de la Torre, Fuengirola, Mijas Costa, Alhaurín El Grande, Torremolinos, Velez-Malaga, Nerja, Granada y Jaén, will be at your entire disposal to offer you its best services.