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Foods Good for Periodontal Disease


Posted on 6/15/2024 by Glen Perio
a close up of healthy gums and pearly teethPeriodontal disease is a fairly common dental problem affecting millions of people. Luckily, periodontal disease is reversible if treatment is sought properly and as early as possible. More often than not, periodontal disease is heavily attributable to habits and lifestyle. It is for that reason that you have the power to reverse its effects by changing what you eat. Let us see which foods are suitable for periodontal disease.

Nuts and Seeds With High Omega-3 Content


Omega-3s are not only a source of nutrients, but they are also good for periodontal disease because they have anti-inflammatory properties that can reverse gum disease. A few examples of these nuts and seeds include sesame seeds, macadamia nuts, and pistachios.

Grass-Fed Beef


Grass-fed beef is rich in collagen, which is a crucial nutrient that fights off gum disease. Grass-fed beef is also rich in omega-3s because the animals eat grass.

Green Tea


If you have periodontal disease, your diet should also comprise green tea that is rich in catechin. In your fight against gum disease, you will need high levels of catechins, which you can find in green tea. In addition to its richness in catechins, green tea has properties that inhibit the progression of gum disease.

Fatty Fish


There are a variety of fish species that are considered good foods for periodontal disease. These include salmon, herring, and mackerel fish, which are considered quite oily but are also an excellent source of omega-3s. The oil content from these fish species is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, which will heal your swollen gums.

Milk and Cheese


Fermented dairy is known to have higher fortification properties against gum disease. Milk and cheese are dairy products that contain anti-bacterial enzymes that will coat your teeth and help reduce the destruction of your tooth enamel by bacteria.

Talk to Your Dentist


Before embarking on a new diet regimen, you should always inform your dentist. You should also remember that these foods are known to improve your immunity against bacterial infections such as periodontal disease. However, these foods are not meant to replace professional treatment if you have advanced gum disease.

Glen Perio


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Glenview, IL 60026
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