When you started Atkins, did you notice a change in your teeth?

[Back2Back]

I've got this film (plaque?) on the back of my teeth. This is new too me. It usually takes months for me to get any sort of build up back there, and I have a dental pick at home to scrape it off, which I have been having too do every second night! I'm wondering if Ketosis has any influence on this? Has anyone heard of anything related to atkins and your teeth? This is the only thing that has changed in my life is my diet so I am not sure what is going on. I take very good care of my teeth, I floss, the whole bit so this is mind boggling

[Alexa]

Re: When you started Atkins, did you notice a change in your teeth?

That's strange, I haven't noticed that. I guess I've you are cleaning it off, then it's ok?

BUT my teeth are whiter - I think because I drink less and only decaf tea and coffee

[sallyseachange]

Re: When you started Atkins, did you notice a change in your teeth?

Can't say I've noticed this. If anything, my teeth are better since Atkins, which I put down to not eating sugar any more.
Your dentist will probably help shed some light on this.

[CoachW44]

Re: When you started Atkins, did you notice a change in your teeth?

I get that too, feels like I need to floss 30 times a day and like my bottom teeth have a carpet on the back of them. I think it must be a symptom of atkins for some people just as some get induction flu or whatever else.