Oral diseases can have a significant impact on self esteem and quality of life.
They are also widespread and may be expensive to treat. New methods to reduce
their incidence are needed and the protective effect of food constituents is an
important area of study. This essential collection reviews the latest research
into the effects of food constituents on diseases and conditions of the mouth.
Part one introduces oral conditions and diseases, with chapters on topics such
as diseases caused by oral bacteria, viral and fungal infections of the oral
cavity and dental erosion. Part two focuses on the effects of specific foods and
food components,