Lose Weight At The Dentist?

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CBS 2's Cindy Hsu reports many dentists are now selling a retainer that helps people eat less and quotes ACSH's Dr. Ruth Kava:

"This device, if it slows people down, makes them take smaller bites. It could help," says Dr. Ruth Kava from the American Council on Science and Health.

But Dr. Kava says you don't need to spend big bucks on wiring your mouth shut.

Instead, she says just be aware of your environment when you are eating. "Maybe a device like this is a good reminder to slow them down but they could also turn off the TV, pay attention to what they're eating and chew their food a little more."