A review of important honey combinations and its role in oral and dental health

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Department of Forestry, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Lorestan, Khorramabad. Iran

Abstract

Honey is produced by honey-bees as blossom honey or nectar honey by secreting nectars of flowers, and honeydew honey by secreting the exudates of plant sucking insects. The aim of this review is to describe sugars, proteins, amino acids, enzymes, organic acids, vitamins, minerals, phenolic and volatile compounds present in honey and protective effect this material in the oral care. this review addresses the usefulness of honey against Streptococcus mutans infections, dental plaque and caries, gingivitis and halitosis. Honey was also useful in preventing side effects associated with treatment of cancers of the head and neck, namely, radiation induced mucositis, xerostomia and poor wound healing.

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