Dentistry Health Care

Trips to the dentist are a routine part of many parents and their children. This problem so common in childhood appears to be related to obesity, as poor nutrition may be the cause of both health problems, according to a study at the University of Buffalo (USA).

The study authors say that poor food choices, like soda and other sugary drinks, are encouraging both the development of caries as obesity among children.

Cavities are one of the most common health problems in children, while childhood obesity has tripled in the last three decades.

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