The season of Love is finally here!

With heart-shaped sweets and boxes of chocolates, there’s certainly going to be a lot of temptation but how bad is chocolate for your teeth? 

Tooth be told you don’t have to ditch the chocolates!

The good news is that not all chocolate is bad for your teeth. Dr Radia recommends eating dark chocolate which has a higher percentage of cocoa (85%) than Milk chocolate. Milk chocolate has a higher sugar content which makes it tastier but can lead to tooth decay. 

Benefits of eating dark chocolates

• Dark chocolate is a good source of polyphenols, natural chemicals that can limit oral bacteria
• Eating a small amount of Dark chocolates releases endorphins and puts a smile on your face
• Antioxidants in dark chocolate can help prevent heart disease and are shown to fight periodontal disease
• Moderate consumption of high cocoa has proven to improve blood flow including to the brain
• Dark chocolate is rich in trace minerals such as iron, zinc and magnesium.