Nutrition and periodontal diseases
Kantorowicz, Młgorzata.; Chomyszyn-Gajewska, M.; Olszewska-Czyz, I.; Łazarz-Bartyzel, K.
Przeglad Lekarski 70(1): 28-30
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 0033-2240 PMID: 23789302 Document Number: 670896
The aim of this paper is to review the available literature pertaining the influence of specific nutritional elements (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin B-complex and dietary calcium) on periodontal status. Effect of food intake on the oral cavity is complex. Proper nutrition, both in terms of quantity and quality determines health of oral cavity and entire body.