Christmas is over and many people are opting for miracle diets to lose those extra kilos. But have you ever thought about how these dangerous diets can affect your dental health?
Today we list some of the problems it can bring:
- Excessive restriction of fats, which are essential for the functioning of the body as they contain vitamin D, essential for the absorption of calcium.
- An abusive consumption of fruit, rich in sugar and acid that affect tooth enamel by eroding the protective layer of the teeth, dentine, making it vulnerable to decay and infection.
- Alter the composition of saliva, partly due to a lack of vitamin A, which reduces its antibacterial properties.
- Affect bone (jaw bone) and ligament (periodontal ligament) health, due to lack of vitamins and minerals.
- Mucosal lesions, such as canker sores and mouth sores, due to lack of vitamin B2.
- Taste disturbance due to lack of vitamin B12.
- Reduce the ability to repair injuries and increase the likelihood of infections due to lack of vitamin C.
Therefore it is not worth risking our health, it is better to take preventive measures and eat a properly balanced diet. And if you want to lose weight, always ask for help from a professional so that we do not lack the necessary nutrients and do not end up with worse problems.
