{"id":175,"date":"2024-07-29T17:28:24","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T17:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mybackbaydentist.com\/blog\/?p=175"},"modified":"2024-07-29T17:28:25","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T17:28:25","slug":"eat-these-foods-to-prevent-periodontal-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mybackbaydentist.com\/blog\/2024\/07\/29\/eat-these-foods-to-prevent-periodontal-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Eat These Foods to Prevent Periodontal Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Did you know that your diet plays a major role in maintaining not just your body health, but your oral health, too? It\u2019s true! Eating a diet rich in beneficial fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals can help protect your gums and may even help prevent conditions like periodontal (gum) disease.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some important foods you can add to your menu to safeguard your gums!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Fresh Fruits & Vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Eating a rainbow of vegetables and fruits can help give you important dietary fiber and can even help keep your teeth clean as you chew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dairy Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dairy products such as yogurt, milk, and cheese all have calcium, which is great for your tooth enamel. Yogurt can also contain probiotics, which are \u201cgood\u201d bacteria that could help prevent cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nuts & Seeds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nuts and seeds contain fiber, calcium, and vitamins which can help protect your gums from periodontal disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salmon & Fatty Fish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fat isn\u2019t always a bad thing, especially when it\u2019s omega 3. This beneficial fatty acid can help reduce inflammation, which can cause or be caused by periodontal disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Green Tea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Green tea contains something called \u201ccatechins\u201d which can help prevent periodontal disease. In fact, catechins are the most important nutrient for fighting gum disease, and tea drinkers are said to have a lower risk of developing it across the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Water is great for the entire body, but it can help your teeth and gums by keeping your mouth hydrated and helping to rinse away dangerous bacteria, plaque, and food debris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sugar-Free Gum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As long as it\u2019s sugar-free, chewing gum can neutralize plaque acid and keep your breath fresh at the same time. Chewing gum between brushing can help create saliva and keep your mouth moisturized, washing away food particles and bacteria as you chew!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Ways to Prevent Periodontal Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to maintaining a healthy diet, there are many other things you can do to reduce your risk of periodontal disease, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n