How Skipping Breakfast Affects Your Teeth

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for a good reason. A study that was published in the January 2004 Journal of the American Dental Association that included over 4,000 children between the ages of two and five was examined. As a result, it was shown that children who do not have breakfast have over a 250 percent higher risk for developing tooth decay versus kids who eat breakfast.

The study was performed among children of well off families in the United States. Surprisingly, even kids who consumed sugary cereals for breakfast were proven to be less likely to develop cavities than those who do not eat breakfast at all.

While it might seem difficult to make time for breakfast each morning, it is important because it can help both adults and kids to feel more satisfied until lunch time. Individuals who eat breakfast also have a much lower risk for obesity and have better focusing and concentration ability. This means that kids who consume this very necessary meal do better in school. Teens who skip breakfast are more likely to be overweight and are more prone to begin smoking or drinking.

The children in the study who ate five servings of fruit or vegetables also had much healthier teeth than kids who did not. This proves that what a person eats can keep their teeth healthier and their smile brighter.

If you want to improve your smile, contact our offices to make an appointment with our dentist in Los Angeles at your earliest convenience.