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Nutrition and Orthodontics-Interdependence and Interrelationship

Abstract

Orthodontic treatment involves the use of attachments and force element that can negatively affect the dietary intake, compromising the nutrition of the patient. On the other hand, for effective orthodontic treatment, a balanced diet is required. Thus it becomes a vicious cycle, which should be taken into consideration by both the patient and the orthodontist. This paper presents the relationship between nutrition and orthodontic treatment.

Navneet Singh

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