{"id":157,"date":"2017-03-21T13:13:08","date_gmt":"2017-03-21T13:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lovelldental.com\/blog\/?p=157"},"modified":"2018-01-22T12:33:09","modified_gmt":"2018-01-22T12:33:09","slug":"how-losing-weight-helps-your-teeth-facts-from-your-family-dentist-lovell-html","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovelldental.com\/blog\/how-losing-weight-helps-your-teeth-facts-from-your-family-dentist-lovell-html\/","title":{"rendered":"How Losing Weight Helps Your Teeth \u2013 Facts From Your Family Dentist In Lovell"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Losing<\/a>Summer is just around the corner, and everyone wants to look good when the sun is shining \u2013 but did you know that getting in shape isn\u2019t just good for your waistline, it also benefits your smile? That\u2019s right \u2013 losing weight can improve your oral health for several reasons. In this post, your family dentist in Lovell, Dr. Lance Anderson, explains how your smile shows you are what you eat, and how getting fit will give you a better grin.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Less Sugar, Sweeter Smile<\/h2>\n

The team at Lovell Dental<\/a> know that most people lose weight by eliminating sweets and carbs, which is the perfect nutrition change for your teeth. We all know that sugar causes tooth decay, so limiting this gives your enamel the chance to get stronger \u2013 which means fewer cavities, and lower instances of gum disease.<\/p>\n

A Second Chance For Type Two Diabetes<\/h2>\n

And speaking of sugar, we would be remiss if we didn\u2019t mention how weight, diabetes, and your oral health are linked. Many people who are overweight deal with type 2 diabetes and unhealthy blood sugar levels can wreak havoc on your smile. Reduced blood flow to your teeth and gums, trouble fighting oral infections, and tooth loss all come from this condition. Diabetes also causes dry mouth \u2013 which contributes to dental problems. Losing weight can prevent and reverse some forms of diabetes, and in turn, keep your teeth healthy.<\/p>\n

Stop The Snack Attack<\/h2>\n

How you eat is as important as what you eat, and getting trimmer by cutting out snacking is great for your weight and your teeth. When you graze or drink sweetened beverages (these count as snacks), your teeth are constantly assaulted by food and bacteria \u2013 eating or drinking sodas and juices frequently prohibits saliva from doing the important job of reminerlizing your enamel, which makes teeth weaker. Stop snacking and you\u2019ll not only notice a lower number on the scale, but a brighter smile looking back at you in the mirror.<\/p>\n

Inflammation & Oral Health<\/h2>\n

When you lose weight, you reduce chronic, systemic inflammation and make your body healthier overall. Lowering inflammation can reduce gum disease, since this condition can be caused by an overly aggressive immune system. As you lose body fat, you\u2019ll notice healthier gums and prevent tooth loss.<\/p>\n

What Nutrition & Fitness Tips Should I Follow For Healthy Teeth?<\/h2>\n

Dr. Anderson recommends that his patient use the following strategies to promote oral, and overall, well-being:<\/p>\n