Healthy oral tissue is the best defense against microbe invasion. There is definitely a connection between risk of infection and the foods we eat. Lower quantities of nutrients in your diet can contribute to a poor immune system. Bad eating habits can make havoc on the immune system, host susceptibility and periodontal disease incident. In order to have good periodontal health, you must not sustain nutritional deficits.
Also, certain foods can increase inflammation and periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease. Diets low in fat and high in polyunsaturated fats and carbohydrates create chronic inflammation. Stay away from high concentrations of sugar and flour and omega 6 vegetable oils like sunflower, soybean and corn. Many vitamins and minerals play big roles in immune cell function and production. Stay away from bacon. Its full of salt, sodium and preservatives and can also raise your LDL (bad cholesterol) Also limit your intake of fried foods, red meat, ranch dressing, soda, baked goods, processed meats, white rice, bread, pasta, flavored yogurts, and canned soup. Periodontal disease can even be seen as a early warning sign for diseases like obesity, diabetes and hear disease. It is estimated that 60%-75% of adults in the US are overweight and 16% -40% of children and adolescents are overweight.
The modern US diet and lifestyle has contributed to the increase in these diseases. Avoid processed foods and sugars as much as possible. Nutrient deprived people will not heal as fast. The lack or abundance of certain vitamins or minerals can cause salivary gland dysfunction, pocket deterioration. and even osteoporosis of the jaw bone.
Vitamins and Minerals
Protein
Its the nutrient of repair and maintenance. It helps with growth and development of periodontal tissues.
Excessive protein cna reduce calcium retention and affect bone health
Vitamin A
It helps maintain immune function.
Keeps salivary glands working properly.
Vitamin E
Overuse can create bleeding problems
Vitamin B
A deficiency of these vitamins can produce increased oral tissue sensitivity.
Vitamin K
Deficiencies can cause clotting problems and prolonged bleeding.
Vitamin C
A diet lacking in this diet can be shown in gingivitis.
Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus
Low amounts of these minerals can cause premature tooth loss and increased tooth mobility.
Iron
A deficiency in this mineral can result in angular cheliosis, burning tongue, glossitis and candidiasis.
Zinc
This is an important mineral involved in wound resolution.
Here is a list of some foods and supplements that offer optimal nutrition
green and brightly colored and leafy vegetables, legumes and beans, raw fruits, nuts, lean meats, oily fish, red onion, tomatoes, broccoli, red cabbage, garlic, red bell pepper, red grapes, cherries, plums, oranges, dark chocolate, ginger, tumeric, curry
Phytonutrients have showed in improving chronic periodontitis in patients.
Try the website Choose My Plate for help finding foods that supply specific nutrition needs.
Nutrient Food Sources
Zinc
meat, fish, poultry, eggs, nuts
Vitamin K
dairy, green leafy vegetables
Vitamin E
vegetable oils, whole grains, nuts
Vitamin A
dairy, eggs, fortified foods
Protein
dairy, meat, fish, poultry, legumes, seeds, nuts
Iron
meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dark green vegetables
Phosphorus
dairy and meats
Calcium
dairy, fortified food, seafood
Folic Acid
green leafy vegetables, fortified food, legumes
Magnesium
whole grains, green leafy vegetables, legumes
Omega 3 fatty acids
fish, flaxseed, canola, soybean oils
What Supplements Do I Use?
Getting nutrition into your cells and releasing toxins out of your body is vital for your health and happiness! I supplement with vitamins, minerals, omega-3 fats, antioxidants, herbs, and botanicals to protect against the harmful effects of stress and support my body’s cleansing process.
Isagenix Isalean Shake –
Good fats from Olive Oil and Flaxseed powder
Active enzymes thatease digestion and support nutrient absorption.
24grams of high-quality whey protein
Fiber that satisfies cravings to help you feel fuller for longer*
Vitamin A 50% • Vitamin C 40%, Calcium 30% • Iron 14%
Vitamin D 80% • Vitamin E 35% Thiamin 60% • Riboflavin 70%•Niacin 45% • Vitamin B6 60%•Folate 80% • Vitamin B12 200%•Biotin 45% •Pantothenic Acid 40%
Phosphorus 25% • Iodine 40%•Magnesium 50% • Zinc 45%•Selenium 40% • Copper 50%•Manganese 60% • Chromium 80%•Molybdenum 60%
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Sources: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/prosthodontics/article/16406422/the-role-of-diet-in-oral-disease-prevention, https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/16405246/the-role-of-nutrition-in-the-development-maintenance-and-repair-of-the-periodontium-how-diet-impacts-the-immune-system
Healthy Eating Habits May Reduce Risk For Untreated Caries In Adults, Study Finds
The ADA News (1/27, Versaci), the newspaper of the American Dental Association (ADA), reported a study published in the February issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association found that “greater compliance with dietary guidelines may reduce the chance of untreated caries in adults.” The study examined “the associations between untreated coronal caries, decayed, missing and filled teeth, and Healthy Eating Index scores of 7,751 adults age 20 and older who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey cycles 2011-12 and 2013-14.” The researchers found that “participants who ate the recommended amounts of fruits, greens, beans and added sugars…were less likely to have untreated coronal caries than those who did not.” In addition, “overall, decayed, missing and filled teeth also decreased as Healthy Eating Index scores increased, but those trends were not consistent among all racial and ethnic groups.” The authors said, “Our findings indicate that advising people to simply follow well-established dietary guidelines for all food groups in an overall balanced diet may be effective in reducing caries.”
Hygienists can refer patients to MouthHealthy.org, the ADA’s consumer website, for up-to-date and evidenced-based information about nutrition.
