Overweight Kids Have Fewer Cavities, New Study Shows

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Thu, 04/03/2008 - 16:00

Contrary to conventional wisdom, overweight children have fewer cavities and healthier teeth compared to their normal weight peers.

The study found no differences in rates of caries (tooth decay) among children ages 2-5 in all weight ranges, while children ages 6-18 who were considered overweight and at risk for becoming overweight showed a decreased risk of caries compared to their normal weight peers.

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