When talking about oral hygiene and maintenance, teeth are always the hero, they monopolize all and leave in second place the elements as important for nutrition and food as gums. These teeth are baseSupport and attach to the jaw bone.
Maintaining healthy gum is not only beauty but also many diseases like swelling of gumsWhich may seem less serious at first, as we only notice bleeding gums, but it can still lead to a disease that can endanger the entire set of teeth, periodontitis, This bacterial infection affects the periodontium, which includes the ligaments that surround the teeth and the bone that supports them. especially in Spain, eight million adultsOne in three has one of these forms of periodontal disease.
By focusing all on teeth, in addition to professional treatments like whitening, dangerous trends like brush with baking soda or activated carbon. Homemade ‘treatments’, which are prosecuted by many organizations, such as the OCU, because they can have negative consequences such as: tooth wear,
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“The health community should be aware of the relevance of periodontitis and its consequences not only at the local level, but also in the mouth, but also at the systemic level, throughout the body“, indicate from the Spanish Association of Periodontics and Osseointegration (SEPA). “Poor periodontal health makes it difficult to control diabetes or aggravates its complications, increasing the risk of suffering heart disease“Stand outside, too.
There are risk factors for poor gum health, such as smoking, alcohol abuse, obesity and genetic predisposition. Even then, Food plays an important role on the spread of these distortions. In fact, there are many foods that have a more direct positive effect on gum health.
There are foods that, because of their nutritional value, contribute to gum health, however, the gums themselves Texture These foods also have a positive effect on oral health. That is to say, it is better to consume foods like whole fruits, not in juice, because its fibers are formed when chewed. sweep between teeth and gums natural way.
Some studies, such as those conducted at the Aichi Gakuin University School of Dentistry in Japan, published in Journal of Epidemiologythey checked over 2,700 people between the ages of 75 and 80 and managed to demonstrate an association between dental health, lifestyle and metabolic syndrome (a group of factors that contribute to heart disease and type 2 diabetes).
Specifically, they revealed that people who chew food less were more likely to suffer from some form of disease. metabolic syndrome, They also found that people who used secondary oral hygiene products, such as interdental brushes or dental floss, had a Lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes,
In addition, poor diet and poor dental health form a loop, as can weak teeth or gums that are unable to hold the teeth in place (one of the symptoms of periodontitis), reduces chewing ability Well, further exacerbating the primary problem.
Consuming the fruit raw and whole, in addition to removing bacterial plaque that builds up on the surface of the teeth, promotes blood circulation in the gums. “Of all the fruits, the apple is the one that has the most impact On the gums and teeth,” says Simone López, dentist at a clinic in the Marques de Vadillo, Madrid.
“It is best to eat with apples already bites the skinRefrain from using a knife until the teeth move. This habit, apart from promoting the production of saliva, which makes the food bolus, thus helps in a good digestion, also controls the acidity of the mouth and modifies the pH, Preventing Halitosis and Cavities”, emphasizes the expert.
The calcium, phosphorus and casein present in cow’s milk inhibit the development of caries. In fact, in the case of calcium, 99% of this nutrient is distributed between bones and teeth.
To obtain phosphorus, a nutrient that also prevents cavities, it is enough to include it in the diet. Lentils, peas, poultry, whole grains, or eggsAs reported by a study from the Rey Juan Carlos University of Madrid.
These fruits contain polyphenols, a type of Antioxidants They are able to inhibit the growth of certain bacteria that cause gum disease. Property discovered by research published in Journal Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Specifically, it states that blueberry extract shows antibacterial activity against bacteria Periodontopathogenic Fusobacterium nucleatumWhich may be due to the ability of polyphenols to trap iron.
Foods with vitamin C, in addition to strengthening the immune system, promote the production of collagenBased on the maintenance of connective tissue and the elasticity of ligaments and muscles, in turn a base component of gumsFailure to do so can jeopardize the integrity of the entire denture.
Throughout life, collagen production naturally decreases, so its intake through diet becomes more important, not only by consuming citrus fruits such as oranges, but also by consuming foods that contain: more than double vitamin c Like capsicum or cabbage. “However, it should be noted that excessive consumption of citrus is not recommended, as its acids can damage tooth enamel,” warns Lopez.
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