In discussions around mouth health there has always been a correlation between sugary or ultra-processed foods and negative impacts on oral health. In recent months, the UK has seen debates around sugary children’s snacks particularly.
Research suggests that ultra-processed foods (foods high in sugar, salt, unhealthy trans-fat, artificial flavours and colours) account for approximately 60 per cent of the average American diet. A 2019 study published in the BMJ suggests that the figure is slightly lower in the UK at 56.8 per cent.
Previous studies have demonstrated that consuming high levels of ultra-processed foods can be linked to hypertension, weight gain, increased heart disease risk, and premature death.
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