1. Nutrition, dental caries and periodontal disease: a narrative review.
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Hujoel, Philippe P. and Lingström, Peter
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PERIODONTAL disease , *DENTAL caries research , *DIET in disease , *NARRATIVE inquiry (Research method) , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *MICRONUTRIENTS , *HEMORRHAGE , *SUGARS in human nutrition , *NUTRITION , *GINGIVITIS , *RISK factors of periodontal disease , *CHILDREN'S health , *DIET , *CARBOHYDRATE content of food , *FAT content of food , *FOOD habits , *ORAL hygiene , *NUTRITIONAL requirements , *DISEASE risk factors ,DENTAL caries risk factors - Abstract
Aim To provide a narrative review of the role of macro- and micronutrients in relation to dental caries, gingival bleeding and destructive periodontal disease. Materials & Methods This review is based on systematic reviews (when available) and comparative human studies. Results Dental caries cannot develop without the presence of dietary fermentable carbohydrates, in particular sugar. The susceptibility to develop caries in the presence of carbohydrates may be influenced by genetics and micronutrients such as vitamin D. Gingival bleeding and destructive periodontal disease are sensitive markers to both abnormalities in macronutrient content (excessive carbohydrates or poly-unsaturated fat intake, deficient protein intake) and micronutrient intake (e.g. vitamin C and B12). Conclusion Dental caries and periodontal diseases are a sensitive alarm bell for an unhealthy diet, which predicts the future onset of the diseases of civilizations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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