One cause of adult tooth loss is a matter of periodontitis. This condition occurs because of plaque that accumulates on the tooth and increase the bacteria so the immune system is not able to control it.
World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that a quarter to half of adults have periodontitis. While obesity known to be associated with systemic inflammation. But can weight loss protect your teeth?
A review of 2011 reported in the journal Obesity Review analyzed a total of 33 studies to examine the relationship between obesity and periodontitis. Known as much as 30 studies found an association between body composition and periodontitis.
A person who is known to have body fat levels are higher, then it is more likely to have periodontitis even in more severe cases or losing his teeth, as quoted from MSNHealth, Thursday (08/12/2011).
A variety of different studies that collected is known as a whole if a person is overweight or obese then it has a chance 2 times suffering from periodontitis.
This is because fat people who lose weight show a reduction in all measured inflammation, and possibly also reduce the risk of dental disorders such as periodontitis.
Besides having a healthy weight also can keep a person from a variety of risks such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer, as long as the method of doing right and not extreme.
