Intermittent fasting has many benefits for your overall well-being from cardiovascular health, reducing inflammation, liver health and burning fat. No wonder, many people are trying this diet for weight loss and lowering cholesterol. However, one unexpected benefit of intermittent fasting could be that it helps control dental inflammation. When not fasting, we are snacking in between the meals, and since the snacks may have high amounts of sugar in them, they can affect dental and gum health. Fasting for long periods can neutralise the PH of the saliva which becomes acidic due to all the sugar intake and can lead to fewer cavities. However, do not forget to brush your teeth and gargle during intermittent fasting to reap full benefits of it for your teeth.

“Fasting, along with its overall positive health impact has definitely shown a lot of benefits on oral health too. 

We are all used to snacking frequently with sugar filled foods which makes us prone to cavities, especially when combined with poor oral hygiene. The biggest benefit of fasting is usually the frequent snacking that gets cut down, leading to lesser impact from sugary foods. This not only neutralises the ph of your saliva which is quite acidic due to sugar intake but also leads to fewer cavities. Fasting for a long period can lead to an overall change in the salivary microbes and can alter the biochemistry of the saliva, leading to lowered glucose levels in the mouth,” says Dr Namrata Jadwani, Celebrity Cosmetic Dentist, Prosthodontist and Entrepreneur.