How to eat properly in patients with periodontal disease

Our reporter Wu Xueqin correspondent Lian Xuue Zhuang Pengxia

Periodontal disease and caries are the two major diseases of the oral cavity, and both have a high prevalence in the world.

The initiating factor of periodontal disease is dental plaque.

The onset of periodontal disease is slow, and patients may have bleeding gums or bad breath when brushing their teeth or eating

The clinical manifestations of periodontal disease are: inflammatory swelling and even hyperplasia of the gingiva, easy bleeding and pus on probing; loose and displaced teeth; periodontal abscess; Secondary occlusal trauma

Periodontal disease requires early prevention, early detection and early treatment.

In order to achieve the above goals, patients with periodontal disease should not only take a series of step-by-step comprehensive treatments, but also pay attention to their daily diet

Supplementing a rich high-protein diet can enhance the body's resistance and anti-inflammatory capabilities, and provide raw materials for damaged tissue repair

Vitamin A can prevent periodontal disease, strengthen the resistance of tooth enamel, and enhance the vitality of epithelial cells in periodontal tissue

Pay attention to the intake and proportion of minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and zinc.

Fried, fried and other greasy food and bad food, garlic, leeks and other irritating food should be eaten less; also eat less sugar and refined sugar, sugar can easily lead to the formation of dental plaque and prevent white blood cells from destroying bacteria

Smoking is a high-risk factor for periodontal disease.

In order to reduce the occurrence and progression of periodontal disease, you should brush your teeth correctly, have regular oral examinations and oral maintenance, and develop good eating habits

Liao Cairong, attending physician of Fujian Hui'an County Hospital, graduated from Fujian Medical University in 2013

"China Food News" (December 3, 2021 03 edition)

(Editor in charge: Zhou Yan)