According to the Periodontist Chicago Residents Should Get Sufficient Nutrition to Avoid Gum Disease
Consuming a nutritious diet that contains the proper amount of essential vitamins and nutrients is essential to the health and overall function of our body. Eating a balanced diet and getting regular exercise can reduce your risk of developing serious health complications including heart disease, diabetes and result in a weaker immune system, making it harder for your body to fight infection. According to the periodontist Chicago residents who do not get sufficient vitamins and minerals may be more susceptible to the bacterial infection caused by periodontal disease.
A recent study published in the Journal of Periodontology found that men and women in their 20’s and 30’s who consume less than the recommended daily allowance of calcium, (500 mg) are nearly twice as likely to suffer from gum disease. Calcium is vital to the development and retention of strong teeth and bones and the correlation between insufficient calcium intake and increased risk of gum disease could be due to the contribution of calcium on oral bone density.
Vitamin C is also a vital element to maintaining positive oral health, as well as the health of the rest of the body. According to a recent study, patients who consumed less than the recommended 60mg per day of vitamin C, (approximately one orange) are one and a half times more likely to develop gingivitis as those who consumed more than 3 times the recommended daily allowance at 180mg. Gingivitis is mildest form of periodontal disease and is characterized by red, swollen gums that bleed easily. The correlation between vitamin C deficiency and gingivitis could be due to the vitamins role in maintaining and repairing tissues as well as its antioxidant properties.
Diabetes has also been believed to be an indicator of developing periodontal disease. To avoid very serious health complications, diabetic individuals should make an effort to control their blood sugar levels. In addition, uncontrolled diabetes has been believed to increase the risk of developing periodontal disease. As part of a healthy diet, patients should know that fruit juice, while it appears very healthy, is actually very high in sugar and oftentimes, acid that could lead to abrasion of the gums and rescission of the gum line. Water is always the best choice to stay hydrated, and it will keep your mouth moist which helps to wash away food and helps to keep plaque from adhering to the teeth. In addition to regular brushing and flossing, it is also recommended to avoid eating sticky foods like raisins, fruit rolls or candy.
According to the periodontist Chicago residents can help to avoid developing gum disease by consuming a healthy diet with sufficient nutrients to support the necessary functions of the body. If you have questions about treating or preventing gum disease with state of the art laser technologies, contact Dr. Michael Marcus. While Dr. Marcus is not a periodontist in Chicago, he is a highly trained dental professional who treats gum disease with a laser instead of a scalpel. If you have been looking for an alternative to old cut and stitch surgery methods to treating gum disease, you don’t have to wait any longer. Contact Dr. Michael Marcus at (312) 263-6898 today to find out how you can get the perfect smile that will last a lifetime.
