Periodontitis

Foods That May Help

Foods linked to Periodontitis in the research literature.

• Green Tea (as mouthwash)Protects against

  Cheaper, safer, better option than chlorhexidine as anti-plaque agent

  Source: How Not to Age

• Green TeaImproves

  Green tea use showed benefits for oral health; 0.5% tea mouthwash compared to chlorhexidine

  Source: How Not to Age

• Vegetarian DietProtects against

  Vegetarians showed better periodontal conditions in clinical study

  Source: How Not to Age

Compounds That May Help

Bioactive compounds linked to Periodontitis in the research.

• ResveratrolImproves

  Resveratrol supplementation improved inflammatory, antioxidant, and periodontal markers in type 2 diabetic patients with periodontitis

  Source: How Not to Age

• Dietary fiberImproves

  High-fiber, low-fat diet improved periodontal disease markers in a pilot study

  Source: How Not to Age

Risk Factors

Foods and compounds that may contribute to Periodontitis.

• Coconut Oil

  Oil pulling carries risk of lipoid pneumonia from aspirating oil into lungs; effects on oral health are mixed; researchers considered it not ethically sound due to pneumonia risk

  Source: How Not to Age

Sources

• How Not to Age