{"id":574,"date":"2024-01-15T18:33:40","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T18:33:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/?p=574"},"modified":"2024-02-25T18:38:36","modified_gmt":"2024-02-25T18:38:36","slug":"keto-care-how-a-low-carb-diet-impacts-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/2024\/01\/15\/keto-care-how-a-low-carb-diet-impacts-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Keto Care: How a Low Carb Diet Impacts Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019re a fan of fads, you\u2019ve probably heard of the keto diet. This popular trend involves eating fewer low-carb foods and replacing them with fats and protein for energy. While many people have enjoyed health advantages and weight loss by sticking to this plan, did you know it can also impact your oral health<\/a>? Continue reading to learn more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Does the Keto Diet Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before diving into how the keto diet affects your dental condition, it\u2019s important to first understand how it works. Your body breaks down carbs into glucose, or blood sugar, which often becomes its main source of energy. When you remove them from your diet and eat fats instead, your body shifts into a metabolic state known as ketosis. That means that it\u2019s burning fat to power itself instead of glucose. This results in weight loss and reduced appetite in addition to having potential benefits against diabetes, Alzheimer\u2019s disease, epilepsy, and certain cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does the Keto Diet Positively Impact My Oral Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Any major shift in the foods you eat is bound to influence your teeth and gums in some capacity. When it comes to the keto diet, many positive changes can occur including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n