Malocclusion and Missing Teeth,also hampers proper chewing which complicates Obesity and obesity induced Diabetes. Even Fiber food which tends to lower post prandial (After meals) Glucose levels, needs Proper Chewing.!

People don't realize that they are swallowing half chewed food due to above mentioned Dental issues and get disheartened for poor results despite following Diet instructions!

Eating Slowly Can decrease Calorie Intake. Improper chewing reduces satiety and increases food intake which tends to put on more weightor difficulty in loosing weight.

In fact,

-Fast/hurried eaters

-People with malocclusion/improper dental alignment & contact points

Missing teeth are up to 115% more likely to be obese, compared to slower eaters.

Obesity and OSA

Obesity can exacerbate OSA by causing fat buildup in critical areas. This fat accumulation around the upper airway narrows it and makes it more prone to collapse, leading to apnea. Additionally, fat deposits around the chest (truncal obesity) reduce lung function and oxygen capacity. Visceral obesity is prevalent in individuals with OSA

Various adipokines, including tumor necrosis factor α and interleukin-6, exhibit elevated levels in individuals with obesity. These elevated levels potentially contribute to the depression of central nervous system activity and impairment of neuromuscular control of the airway, potentially resulting in an escalation of OSA severity