NUTRITION AND DENTAL HEALTH

The health of the oral cavity reflects your overall health. If our bones are not healthy, our teeth will suffer, we are nutrient deficient, our gums and mucosa will suffer. The health of our immune system is reflected in the state of our gums. We are constantly colonised by bacteria in our mouths. If our immune systems are not up to the task, we will get gum disease or periodontal disease.

Our mouths are a warning system that everything is not functioning as it should. Basic good health practices support oral health.

A whole foods diet includes whole grains, fruits and vegetables, healthy fats and proteins. Studies have linked high intakes of fruits and vegetables with greater oral health as well as lower levels of oral cancer.

Below you will find a list of good whole foods to try:

If you already have gingivitis, periodontal disease, cavities or tooth loss, you can give yourself some extra help with additional nutrients. While gum disease is considered an infectious disease, i.e. caused by pathogenic organisms (germs), the health of the host –that’s you – has equal footing in preventing or precipitating the disease. Consuming extra nutrients through good food and/or supplements equals strength in the fight against disease. Our team at Grandstand Dental Care believe that the best way to assist in fighting oral disease is to prevent it and good nutrition can help.