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8 Foods To Eat If You Have Gum Disease

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Gums are the real heroes of your mouth. They hold your teeth at their positions so you can easily munch any food. They also protect your oral bones and defend your teeth from bacteria. When people forget to clean their gums, it can lead to gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. However, if detected early, gum disease can be controlled through professional care, proper oral hygiene, and diet. Here are a few foods to eat when you have gum disease. 

8 Foods To Eat If You Have Gum Disease

8 Foods To Eat If You Have Gum Disease

Teary Onions

Even though they irritate the eyes, onions are among the best foods for your gums because they help neutralize oral bacteria. Onions are packed with microbial properties that fight most types of bacteria, causing cavities and gum disease.

8 Foods To Eat If You Have Gum Disease

Add more onions to your salad toppers, meals, soups, stews, and sandwiches to have healthy gums.

Apples

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. According to Super Dentists, even your children deserve apple treats daily.

While munching, an apple triggers a cleansing process that pulls down the plaque clinging to your gums and teeth. Eat an apple daily, but don’t forget to rinse your mouth with mouthwash after enjoying the sweetness; because apples can expose your mouth to acids even though they are healthy.

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Tea

After eating your meals, you may need a drink to wash down your throat.

Green or black teas are recommended as they are equipped with antibacterial properties that prevent plaque buildup, weaken the existing bacteria, and protect your gums from oral disease.

Some mouthwashes contain antibacterial ingredients such as clove oil, cinnamon, and tea tree oil that you can use to wash your mouth.

8 Foods To Eat If You Have Gum Disease

 

Nuts and Seeds with Omega-3

Foods like sesame seeds, macadamia nuts, and pistachios carry deposits of Omega 3, which can fight periodontal disease.

Omega-3 is also anti-inflammatory and a great source of nutrients for your body (CNN).

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Leafy Greens

Going vegan is one of the best decisions ever, as it will help you maintain healthy gums.

Vegetables like kale and spinach possess vitamins and minerals that reduce inflammation and produce red blood cells.

Reducing inflammation helps to fight irritation and gum disease.

Greens also require chewing, which leads to the formation of more saliva and flushing of bacteria, thus protecting your gums from infections.

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Foods with Vitamin-C

NCBI studies have shown that Vitamin C is an immunity booster. It defends bacteria from growing in your mouth and protects your gums.

Some of Vitamin C rich foods are citrus, berries, and melons. You can also try recipes such as pineapple-berry parfait and raspberry soup.

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Cacao

Cacao has strong disease-fighting catechins, which help to stop and reverse gum disease. It’s also great for your teeth as it helps to fight cavities, tooth decay, and plaque.

Cacao has compounds that beat fluoride in fighting tooth decay. Moreover, one of the compounds in cacao, known as CBH, hardens your enamel.

You can go for chocolate that is not loaded with sugar to enjoy the benefits of cacao. It’s important to note that cacao and cocoa are different. Cacao is not processed through high heat and has over 300 compounds.

8 Foods To Eat If You Have Gum Disease

 

Shiitake Mushrooms

Shiitake Mushrooms have an antibacterial compound known as lentinan, which fights bacteria in the mouth, especially the plaque-building ones.

This kind of bacteria breeds in places your brush can’t reach, including the gum line, and can lead to periodontal disease.

Include shiitake mushrooms in your meals (NY TIMES).

You can add them to your vegetable dishes.

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Conclusion

Gum disease can create hell in your mouth. You should prevent it at all costs, including seeking professional help, maintaining proper hygiene, and eating gum disease-fighting foods.

About Julee: Julee Morrison is an experienced author with 35 years of expertise in parenting and recipes. She is the author of four cookbooks: The Instant Pot College Cookbook, The How-To Cookbook for Teens, The Complete Cookbook for Teens, and The Complete College Cookbook. Julee is passionate about baking, crystals, reading, and family. Her writing has appeared in The LA Times (Bon Jovi Obsession Goes Global), Disney's Family Fun Magazine (August 2010, July 2009, September 2008), and My Family Gave Up Television (page 92, Disney Family Fun August 2010). Her great ideas have been featured in Disney's Family Fun (Page 80, September 2008) and the Write for Charity book From the Heart (May 2010). Julee's work has also been published in Weight Watchers Magazine, All You Magazine (Jan. 2011, February 2011, June 2013), Scholastic Parent and Child Magazine (Oct. 2011), Red River Family Magazine (Jan. 2011), BonAppetit.com, and more. Notably, her article "My Toddler Stood on Elvis' Grave and Scaled Over Boulders to Get to a Dinosaur" made AP News, and "The Sly Way I Cured My Child's Lying Habit" was featured on PopSugar. When she's not writing, Julee enjoys spending time with her family and exploring new baking recipes.
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