A bowl of brown rice a day keeps the dentist away?One of the consequences of poor oral hygiene is gum disease that can lead to tooth loss. Some people may know that severe gum disease can also increase the risk of heart attacks, stroke, and having a premature baby. What they may not know is that their diet can play a role in reducing risk of gum disease. A recent study of more than 34,000 men found that those who ate the most whole grains (at least 3 servings a day) were 23 percent less likely to develop gum disease compared to men eating less than half a serving of whole grains daily. So keep brushing and flossing flossing, n the mechanical cleansing of interproximal tooth surfaces with stringlike, waxed or unwaxed dental floss or tape. flossing aids, n. and be sure to eat plenty of whole grains, including whole wheat breads, whole grain cereals and pasta, and brown rice. By Reed Mangels mangels Beta vulgaris; called also mangel-wurzel. , PhD, RD, FADA FADA Federación Argentina de Ajedrez FADA Fellow of the American Dietetic Association FADA Federal Area Development Authority FADA Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations FADA Florida Automobile Dealers Association Merchant AT, Pitiphat W, Franz M, Joshipura KJ. 2006. Whole-grain and fiber intakes and periodontitis periodontitis Inflammation of soft tissues around the teeth (see tooth). Poor dental hygiene leads to deposition of bacterial plaque on the teeth below the gum line, irritating and eroding nearby tissues. risk in men. Am J Clin Nutr 83:1395-1400. |
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