Calgary Fine Dentistry

A recent article in the Canadian Dental Association journal highlighted that there is in fact an optimal diet for oral health. An anti-inflammatory diet which is low in carbohydrates, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C and D, antioxidants and fibre reduces the abundance of bacteria that cause both tooth decay and gum disease.

Dr. Johan Wolber did a small randomized control trial where an experimental group ate this anti-inflammatory diet for four weeks and did not brush or floss during this time. He found that even without removing the plaque this diet reduced gingival inflammation to a clinically relevant level.

In order to make this a realistic lifestyle change Dr. Wolber said that his family eats plant-based whole foods at home but don’t forbid themselves from enjoying other foods outside the home.

http://www.cda-adc.ca/en/services/essentials/2022/issue2/34/