Nutrition
Nutrition and oral health interact in several ways:
- Frequent ingestion of sugary snacks and beverages contributes to obesity, diabetes, and dental caries
- Poor dentition, dental pain, and chewing problems due to missing teeth make eating fruits, vegetables, and sources of protein more challenging
- Children, patients with special healthcare needs, and older adults are more at risk of malnutrition and health consequences from poor nutritional intake
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