Monday, 24 March 2014

Diet and condition of the gums



The symptoms of gingivitis are noticeable in already after less than a month, in the form of plaque. It's a pretty frequent problem among people - which is why it is important to know how our diet can affect the health of the gums.

The failure to provide the body with adequate nutrients results in a weakening of the immune system. Then the cells that make up the gums get infected by bacteria more easily. If inflammatory changes include gums and tongue, it means that we lack B vitamins and folic acid. In contrast, a strong inflammation of the gums indicates a deficiency of vitamin C.

Therefore, our diet should be wholesome . We should also be especially careful while on slimming diets, which often deprive us of essential body nutrients.

And when it comes to external actions you can rinse your mouth after brushing your teeth with herbal infusions such as sage leaves or thyme. Valuable also has anti-inflammatory properties of chamomile flower extract. It always a good idea to make an appointment with your dentist in Poland.




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