Correlation of The Gluten-Free Diet and Caries in Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
1 Dental Medicine Department, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.
2 Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.
3 Dental Hygiene, Ogaki Women’s College, Tokyo, Japan.
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 21(01), 1350–1355
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.21.1.0069
Publication history:
Received on 03 December 2023; revised on 10 January 2024; accepted on 13 January 2024
Abstract:
Background: ADHD children exhibit a higher risk of dental caries due to dietary factors, irregular eating patterns, and challenges in maintaining proper oral hygiene. A gluten-free diet is one dietary intervention that has gained attention in managing ADHD symptoms.
Purpose: Investigates the potential relationship between gluten-free diets and caries in children with ADHD.
Reviews: Several studies suggest that children with ADHD on a gluten-free diet may have a lower risk of dental caries due to reduced carbohydrates. Improved dietary habits and enhanced oral hygiene may contribute. However, the impact varies based on diet, oral care, and genetics. The availability of gluten-free products with added sugars poses a potential risk to dental health, emphasizing the importance of considering overall dietary patterns.
Conclusion: The increased adoption of gluten-free diets can reducing the risk of dental caries in children with ADHD, but further research is needed to validate the potential relationship between that.
Keywords:
ADHD; Children with ADHD; Caries; Oral Health; Gluten-Free Diet; Dietary Intervention
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