Studies are Showing how Obesity can Contribute to Poor Oral Health. Links are being found that show obesity can effect your oral health. According to a recent study, it revealed the deeper the periodontal pockets, the higher the proportion of subjects with a body mass index of 30 or over, which according to the World Health Organization is generally consider to be obese.

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