Nutrution and Your Gums
Online Dental Education Library
Our team of dental specialists and staff strive to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with your teeth and gums. Please use our dental library to learn more about dental problems and treatments available. If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment, contact us.
THE PERIO IMPLANT CENTERS OF MARYLAND
PATIENTS EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES REGARDING PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND TREATMENT PROCEDURES
- What Is A Periodontist
https://www.perio.org/consumer/periodontist2.htm - What Is Gum Disease
https://www.perio.org/consumer/gum-disease.htm - Non-Surgical Periodontal Procedures
https://www.perio.org/consumer/non-surgical - Scaling And Root Planning Procedure
https://www.perio.org/CONSUMER/NON-SURGICAL - Pocket Reduction Procedures
https://www.perio.org/consumer/pocket-reduction-procedures.htm - Crown Lengthening Procedure
https://www.perio.org/consumer/dental-crown-lenghthening.htm - Gum Grafts Procedure
https://www.perio.org/consumer/grafts.htm - Osseous Surgery Procedure
https://www.perio.org/consumer/pocket-reduction-procedures.htm - Bone Grafting Procedure
https://www.perio.org/consumer/regeneration.htm
Source: American Academy of Periodontology.
THE PERIO IMPLANT CENTERS OF MARYLAND
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES REGARDING DENTAL IMPLANTS AND TREATMENT PROCEDURES FOR PATIENTS
- What Are Dental Implants
https://osseo.org/patiented/NEWwhatIsDentalImplant.html - Are Dental Implants for Me
https://osseo.org/patiented/NEWareImplantsForMe.html - Causes Of Tooth Loss
https://osseo.org/patiented/NEWwhenCanImplantsBeUsed.html - Preliminary Exam For Dental Implants
https://osseo.org/patiented/NEWpreliminaryExam.html - Restorative options
https://www.osseo.org/NEWrestorativeOptions.html - Replacement of Single Tooth
https://osseo.org/patiented/NEWrestorativeOptions.html - Replacement of Muliple Teeth
https://osseo.org/patiented/NEWrestorativeOptions4.html - Dental Implant Placement Procedure
https://osseo.org/patiented/newhowareimplantsplaced.html - Healing & follow-up care
https://osseo.org/patiented/NEWhealingAndCare.html
Source: Academy of Osseointegration.

Decay results when the hard tissues are destroyed by acid products from bacteria. Although poor nutrition does not directly cause periodontal disease, many researchers believe that the disease progresses faster and is more severe in patients whose diet does not supply the necessary nutrients. Poor nutrition can suppress your entire immune system, increasing your vulnerability to many disorders. People with lowered immune systems have been shown to be at higher risk for periodontal disease.
Eat a well-balanced diet; use moderation and choose a variety of foods. The important foods to choose include those from the four basic food groups: fruits and vegetables, breads and cereals, milk and dairy products, meat, chicken, fish or beans. And remember that so-called "fad diets" often restrict or eliminate entire food groups. Leading to serious vitamin or mineral deficiencies. Eating foods with antioxidant properties,-for example, those containing vitamin E or vitamin C (vitamin E-containing foods include vegetable oils, nuts, green leafy vegetables; vitamin C-containing foods include citrus fruits, broccoli, potatoes) can help your body repair damaged tissue. Avoid clenching and grinding your teeth. These actions may put excess force on the supporting tissues of the teeth and could increase the rate at which these tissues are destroyed.
When snacking, try to avoid soft, sweet, sticky foods, such as cakes, candy and dried fruits. Better choices include nuts, raw vegetables, plain yogurt, cheese and sugarless gum or candy.
When you eat foods such as crackers, cookies and chips, include them as part of your meal, instead of by themselves. Believe it or not, some combinations of foods can actually neutralize harmful acids in the mouth and inhibit tooth decay.