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Does orthodontic treatment harm children's diets?

Ama Johal1, Feras Abed Al Jawad, Wagner Marcenes

  • 1Oral Growth & Development, Institute of Dentistry, UK.

Journal of Dentistry
|September 11, 2013
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Orthodontic treatment does not harm children's diets or body composition. A study found no significant negative effects on dietary intake, body mass index (BMI), or fat percentage during the initial three months of treatment.

Keywords:
Body weightDietFat percentage changeOrthodontics

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Orthodontic treatment is common globally, but its impact on children's diets is not well understood.
  • Concerns exist regarding potential negative effects of orthodontic interventions on dietary habits and body composition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of fixed orthodontic treatment on children's dietary intake, behavior, body mass index (BMI), and body fat percentage.
  • To determine if orthodontic treatment negatively impacts nutritional status in adolescents.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective cohort study involving 124 patients aged 11-14 years, divided into test and control groups.
  • Data collection included socio-demographic and food frequency questionnaires, BMI, and body fat percentage measurements at baseline and follow-up.
  • Pain and analgesic consumption were monitored in the test group.

Main Results:

  • No significant detrimental effects on dietary intake, BMI, or body fat percentage were observed within the first three months of orthodontic treatment.
  • A high BMI at baseline was associated with changes in fat percentage and dietary behavior.
  • Pain and analgesic use did not significantly influence dietary changes.

Conclusions:

  • Orthodontic treatment does not appear to harm children's diets or body composition in the short term.
  • The study suggests a potential beneficial or protective effect on dietary behavior and body composition.
  • Further research may explore long-term impacts and specific dietary modifications.