We all know ultra-processed food can affect our nutritional health, but dentists say it can affect our faces, teeth and jaws too.

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"Diets based on ultra-processed foods, which are soft and require minimal effort to chew, negatively affect the development of the jaws," said Dr. Laura Marques Martinez, according to The Sun.

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“On the other hand, diets based on ultra-processed foods, which are soft and require minimal effort to chew, negatively impact jaw development. These foods, by failing to adequately stimulate ...

through lack of chewing, Mehra said. "Ultra-processed foods are often soft and require minimal chewing compared to whole foods like fruits, vegetables, meats and whole grains," said Mehra.

"Diets based on ultra-processed foods, which are soft and require minimal effort to chew, negatively affect the development of the jaws," said Dr. Laura Marques Martinez, according to The Sun. Marques ...