Yes, you heard the question absolutely right! A recent research in Sweden with 271 pre-school and primary school children found some remarkable results. The study revealed that children with more dental caries bacteria had significantly higher BMI and worse eating habits.
Given the known link between high intake of sugar and obesity or dental caries, this latest finding puts a stamp on the obesity - dental caries link. This is valuable for the physicians and the patients alike since most parents are unaware or negligent about basic pediatric health, childhood obesity and the risk of hyperglycemia in younger population. Source: Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg Have you warned the parents of your patients yet?
