Obesity is truly becoming a plague affecting the entire planet. It is a condition caused when the body collects too much body fat. This condition causes a person to be unhealthy which in turn can cause various diseases as well as premature death. The truth of the matter is obesity is preventable. One out of every 3 people in the United States is affected with this horrible affliction and the problem continues to grow.
What causes obesity?
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Eating more food than your body can use
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Drinking too much alcohol
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Not getting enough exercise
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So how does that affect your teeth?
Eating foods with lots of calories tend to have lots of sugar. The combination of bacteria and food causes tooth decay. The more times you eat, the more bacteria is present in your mouth feeding on your teeth. As the bacteria feed on the sugars in the food you eat, they make acids. The acids attack the teeth for 20 minutes or more after eating. Over a period of time, these acids destroy tooth enamel, resulting in tooth decay.
Researchers from the University of Washington School of Dentistry suggest there may be a connection between a high glycemic diet and dental disease. In other words, the high amounts of sugar found in processed foods, refined flour, rice and other products produce the bacteria that turns to acid and attack your teeth after eating. These sugars turn into plaque on your teeth and when not removed contribute to tooth decay, gingivitis, gum disease and periodontitis.
How do you Prevent this from Happening?
The answer is simple really. Regular check-ups to the dentist and a healthy balanced diet enriched with water fresh fruits, vegetables, healthy proteins and whole grains.
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