Research Notes on Antioxidants and Periodontal Disease
In the United States, 90% of Americans will be affected by periodontal disease in their lifetime and about 25% will lose their teeth to gum disease by the age of 60. Antioxidants have been proven to be beneficial in relieving gum pain, gum disease prevention, and healing gum disease. Studies have shown that certain antioxidants, specifically vitamin C and flavonoids, are most effective when taken together.
Top Resources on Antioxidants and Periodontal Disease
- WebMD: Red Wine May Fight Gum Disease (March 10, 2006)
- University at Buffalo NewsCenter: Supplement Containing Vitamins C, E and Grape Seed Extract Improves Smokers' Response to Gum Disease Treatment (March 29, 2004)
- BBC News: Antioxidants fight off gum disease (Nov. 26, 2002)
- Perio.org: Low Dietary Vitamin C Can Increase Risk for Periodontal Disease (Aug. 16, 2000)
- University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine: First Evidence Found of Link Between Gum Disease And High Alcohol Consumption, Low Dietary Antioxidants (March 13, 1999)
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