EC Dental Science

Oral symptoms of malnutrition are easy to identify and understand. A malnourished child may have rough scaling on the tongue or gums, a lack of vitality or elasticity in the skin, decreased height, or poor hair growth. Gum disease and tooth decay are common due to a malnourished diet. The health of a child and teeth is usually better as soon as he begins getting enough food. People may not realize how it affects the oral cavity when food is insufficient to eat appropriately. A malnourished person may appear very unhealthy but has no apparent oral health problems.

Keywords: Oral Symptoms; Malnutrition

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