How Can Your Teeth Predict Obesity?

Take a moment to count how many teeth you have

. Did you know that people with less teeth run a higher risk of putting on weight, and even becoming obese? Someone with 21 teeth left out of their original 32 has a risk that is approximately 3 times higher, in fact.

The size of our waste, and our dental health, hold a closer relationship than we ever thought possible. The more teeth you are missing, the worse it could potentially become. Missing a number of teeth typically means poor distribution of masticatory forces, and if something isn't done to remedy this problem, people with missing teeth will continue to gain weight. The reason for this is chewing, as missing teeth causes one to chew improperly and eat softer foods such as fats and starches (many times for comfort reasons). These foods are more likely to be eaten than healthier choices, such as apples, which are much harder in texture and more difficult to chew (when compared to something high in fat like potato chips).

Many studies have also shown that not just missing teeth, but tooth decay, might also be a major problem. These studies have demonstrated a correlation between the presence of tooth decay and being overweight or obese. People with tooth decay, it seems, tend to eat more sweets and snack foods. Both of these "junk food" types are known to put on the pounds, and, cause tooth decay.

Taking it a step further, Dr Isabelle Bailleul-Forestier, a hospital physician in Paris, says that obesity can in fact cause inflammatory phenomena in the gums. This will eventually lead to gum disease and affect your teeth, causing them to become more and more lose over time. So, be alert - if your dentist asks for your body mass index or measures your waist, there is a valid reason for it.

What can you do to prevent this from happening to you? First, it is important to eat healthier foods such as fruits and vegetables (hey, the apple is "nature's toothbrush," after all). Another step to take would be to check your teeth and gums on a regular basis. Are their signs of tooth decay or gum disease? If so, get to your dentist right away and get treated! Failing to act on these conditions can cause major mouth issues, and can ultimately leads to missing teeth and worse. Missing teeth, as stated before, correlate with obesity and an overweight America. Keeping your teeth in check might do more for your waste than you ever thought possible.

by: Paul Guenther

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