{"id":1230,"date":"2020-09-30T13:30:48","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T08:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=1230"},"modified":"2025-11-27T14:42:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T09:12:31","slug":"keto-diet-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/keto-diet-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Keto Diet affect my Oral Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keto diet is a low carbohydrate and high fat diet. It has gained popularity among many people who are conscious about their health. This diet has supposedly excellent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/default.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">weight loss<\/a> potential as well as it provides benefits for oral health. It cuts down the amount of carbohydrate intake. It is rich in proteins such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, nuts and seeds, milk, beans, yogurt, cheese. As it is a carbohydrate sparing diet, the body begins to burn fat in place of glucose. So, when the body takes this alternate pathway for energy, there is a presence of ketosis. Ketosis produces three types of ketones as byproducts of fat namely acetoacetate, beta hydroxyl butyrate and acetone. Will Keto Diet affect my Oral Health?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+919820446633\" style=\"border-radius:2px;color:#fffffa;background-color:#ba0c49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/enquiry5\/?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=5%20foods%20that%20make%20your%20kids%20teeth%20stronger\" style=\"border-radius:2px;color:#ba0c49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get In Touch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-effects-of-keto-diet-on-oral-health\">Effects of Keto Diet on Oral health:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"atbssuga-responsive-video\"><iframe title=\"Right Diet For Teeth ? Know More About Oral Health - Episode 3 | Dentist Dr. Chirag Chamria\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t6e2h_ZpVAg?start=36&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">????? ???? ??? ????? ? ???? ???? ????? ???? ???? ??????<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reduce-plaque-formation\">Reduce Plaque Formation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A positive effect of keto diet is that it can reduce the plaque build up in the mouth. Plaque formation occurs when carbohydrates are converted into sugars by the bacteria. The bacteria thrive on this sugar and produce acids leading to their colonisation and encouraging biofilm formation thus, limiting in plaque formation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-destroy-oral-cavities\">Destroy Oral Cavities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cavities are formed due to presence of sugar in the <a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/blame-your-cavity-not-my-chocolate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">oral cavity<\/a>. These sugars demineralize the tooth structure and make them weak. Keto diet doesn\u2019t include any sugary intake which stops the cavity formation in the mouth. Fewer carbs leads to processed sugar, so&nbsp;<strong>the keto diet<\/strong>&nbsp;may improve&nbsp;<strong>your oral<\/strong>&nbsp;and overall&nbsp;<strong>health<\/strong>&nbsp;(despite&nbsp;<strong>the<\/strong>&nbsp;bad breath).&nbsp;<strong>A low-carb diet can<\/strong>&nbsp;help reduce cavities, gum disease and inflammation, according to&nbsp;<strong>a<\/strong>&nbsp;study by BMC&nbsp;<strong>Oral Health<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+919820446633\" style=\"border-radius:2px;color:#fffffa;background-color:#ba0c49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/enquiry5\/?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=5%20foods%20that%20make%20your%20kids%20teeth%20stronger\" style=\"border-radius:2px;color:#ba0c49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get In Touch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-royal-dental-clinics-blog wp-block-embed-royal-dental-clinics-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"SqmBMjYgLx\"><a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/general-and-dental-health\/\">Bridge between Dental &#038; Overall Health<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Bridge between Dental &#038; Overall Health&#8221; &#8212; Royal Dental Clinics Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/general-and-dental-health\/embed\/#?secret=ZgJYsQ9ZA0#?secret=SqmBMjYgLx\" data-secret=\"SqmBMjYgLx\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reduce-gum-disease\">Reduce Gum Disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gums cover the root surface of the teeth. The reduction in sugar helps in making the gums strong and healthy. Issues such as gingival inflammation, periodontal infection are prevented. So, the teeth will become automatically healthy once the gums are germ free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-saliva-acidity-and-dry-mouth\">Saliva Acidity and Dry Mouth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In keto diet, as there is low intake of sugar, the saliva becomes acidic. More acidic taste is seen in people consuming keto diet as compared to the sweet one in those following a normal balanced diet. It makes the mouth dry due to which gums and teeth are affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-royal-dental-clinics-blog wp-block-embed-royal-dental-clinics-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"9CuDXEweiz\"><a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/prevention-is-better-than-cure-oral-health\/\">Prevention is better than cure | Oral Health<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Prevention is better than cure | Oral Health&#8221; &#8212; Royal Dental Clinics Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/prevention-is-better-than-cure-oral-health\/embed\/#?secret=xdrTak8CJg#?secret=9CuDXEweiz\" data-secret=\"9CuDXEweiz\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+919820446633\" style=\"border-radius:2px;color:#fffffa;background-color:#ba0c49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/enquiry5\/?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=5%20foods%20that%20make%20your%20kids%20teeth%20stronger\" style=\"border-radius:2px;color:#ba0c49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get In Touch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bad-breath\">Bad Breath<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of major negative impacts of keto diet is halitosis. Halitosis means bad breadth. This is mainly due to Ketone formation. Ketones are chemicals that are present in the body but their higher rate of formation gives a distinct taste and odor in the mouth. One of the ketones produced by the ketogenic diet is Acetone that cannot be used for energy storage. So it is released from the body through lungs and urination. Hence we get bad breadth in oral cavity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-methods-for-reduction-of-bad-breadth-are\">Methods for Reduction of <a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/????-??-???-???-??-??\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bad Breadth<\/a> are:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Increase water consumption will impact oral health better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Focus on oral hygiene and brush twice a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Masking bad breadth with chewing gums, mints, mouthwash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slightly decrease protein intake.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/oral-cancer-taste2-900x649.jpg\" alt=\"carbohydrate\" class=\"wp-image-9390\" width=\"479\" height=\"345\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Oral health with less carbohydrate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-side-effects-of-the-keto-diet-on-oral-health\">Side Effects of the Keto Diet on Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heart related disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kidney related issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constipation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nutrient deficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liver related problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clouded thinking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ketosis breath<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+919820446633\" style=\"border-radius:2px;color:#fffffa;background-color:#ba0c49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/enquiry5\/?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=5%20foods%20that%20make%20your%20kids%20teeth%20stronger\" style=\"border-radius:2px;color:#ba0c49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get In Touch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your weight is causing health problems for you and a nutritious diet and exercise has been difficult to control, speak with your healthcare professional about the keto diet and ask if they have any other weight-loss recommendations for your specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, keto diet has benefits as well as side effects on oral health. However if the side effects can be controlled, keto diet is beneficial for the teeth and gums. Be sure to speak with your healthcare professional about any major changes you plan to make in your diet to achieve rapid weight loss. While it&#8217;s true that a keto diet may offer benefits for your weight and overall health, it has drawbacks as well. Whatever you end up doing to drop some pounds, we hope you and your healthcare professional can find a regimen that helps you fulfill your goals and makes you smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-qubely-map qubely-block-6fc65a\"><iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"350px\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Royal%20Dental%20Clinic%20%7C%20Same%20Day%20Dental%20Implant%20%26%20Cosmetic%20Treatment%2C%20Kandivali%20Thakur%20Complex%2C%20V%20Mall%2C%20Western%20Express%20Hwy%2C%20Kandivali%20East%2C%20Mumbai%2C%20Maharashtra%20400101&amp;t=&amp;z=16&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;iwloc=&amp;output=embed\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keto diet is a low carbohydrate and high fat diet. It has gained popularity among many people who are conscious about their health. This diet has supposedly excellent weight loss potential as well as it provides benefits for oral health. It cuts down the amount of carbohydrate intake. It is rich in proteins such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, nuts and seeds, milk, beans, yogurt, cheese. As it is a carbohydrate sparing diet, the body begins to burn fat in place of glucose. So, when the body takes this alternate pathway for energy, there is a presence of ketosis. 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