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Supplements Appear to Boost Gum Health

Saturday, November 12, 2011

A study reported in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology showed that taking a daily dose of a capsule containing fruit and vegetable juice powder concentrate (phytonutrients) improved the outcomes for patients with chronic gum disease in the two months following non-surgical gum disease therapy. Even more benefits were seen at five and eight months following the periodontal therapy.

This was a preliminary study but it appears to show that the patients who took the supplements had significant improvements when compared to those who had the standard periodontal therapy and were given a placebo. "We were surprised to see these outcomes because when the standard therapy works so well, it creates a 'ceiling effect' whereby it is difficult to improve further," stated researcher Iain Chapple. "It is difficult to assess the size of the additional clinical benefit because these patients were well-nourished and had the highest quality standard therapy anyhow. We are very interested in what the effects will be in people who are nutritionally depleted, and in those who do not or cannot access high quality periodontal care."

Good nutrition is important for all the parts of our bodies and this early research on supplements is interesting. To keep your gums in tip top shape you need to remember daily flossing, brushing after meals and visiting your dental hygienist regularly. Periodontal disease can cause extensive damage to your smile and result in extensive tooth loss sometimes requiring full-mouth rejuvenation.

If it has been a while since your last hygiene appointment please contact our Boca Raton, FL office today at 561-394-9000.

Labels: gum disease, Juice Plus, supplements

Kenneth A. Mogell, D.M.D.

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