Those on the edge of civilization, who ate refined flour products, sugar, sweetened goods, canned goods, and white rice had tooth decay and changed facial and dental arch forms. (chewfo.com)
As he traveled, his findings led him to the belief that dental caries and deformed dental arches resulting in crowded, crooked teeth and unattractive appearance were merely a sign of physical degeneration, resulting from what he had suspected — nutritional deficiencies. (westonaprice.org)
There are many factors that influence the development of periodontal disease: age, diet, shape of teeth, occlusion, bacterial flora, immune status, general health, genetic predisposition, lack of oral hygiene, size and shape of dental arches, breed and chewing habits or motion. (thepetdentist.com)