If you are constantly
dieting, your teeth and gums could be affected. People who limit food intake
and embark on crazy diets run the risk of damaging tooth enamel and gum tissue.
Before you start any
diet, see your primary care physician and your dentist to make sure you are
healthy to begin any type of diet.
Keto Diet
This popular diet
eliminates carbohydrates from the diet. People who are successful on the diet
will go through ketosis. This process causes the body to burn fat, not
carbohydrates.
Although there is
nothing to indicate tooth or gum damage with the Keto or low carb diet, it will
affect your breath. People in ketosis will have breath that smells like old
fruit or nail polish remover. Chew on natural herbs such as mint, and, God
forbid, eat a carb or two. Adding carbs every occasionally will keep your
halitosis at bay.
Diets Low in Fat
Interring with the body’s
ability to absorb vitamins, diets that are low in fat deplete the body of much
needed nutrients. Vitamins A, D, E, and K are vital for oral health. Vitamin D
is very important as it helps calcium absorption. Calcium builds strong teeth.
Diets that are low in
fat also can stress as your body lacks essential omega-3 fatty acids. Teeth
clenching and grinding is often a result of stress and anxiety.
Low Calorie Diets
You will see better
results on the scale if you cut calories. However, doing so can deplete your
body of vitamins and minerals, and you guessed it, will lead to malnutrition.
People who do not get enough nutrition will have soft enamel and spongy gums.
Soft enamel causes cavities and spongy gums cause gingivitis or the more
serious periodontal disease.
Ask your doctor about
a sensible diet plan that does not cut so many calories.
Before you start any
diet talk to you primary care physician. Schedule an appointment with your
dentist and make sure to take care of your teeth and gums.
Call for a dental
checkup with your dentist in Corona today.
