Research illuminates deep connections between diet, inflammation and gum health

New research presented at Europerio11 It illuminates the deep connections between diet, inflammation and gum health. Three studies investigate how nutrition options affect systemic inflammation, efficacy of periodontal therapy and the benefits of avoiding sugar in oral and overall health.

Gum disease and unhealthy diet associated with long -term health risks

A timeless study (following the same people in different parts of their lives, for a long time) from Finland He examined the relationship between people’s health, dietary patterns and systematic inflammation over a period of 11 years. The researchers analyzed data from more than 3,300 people, categorizing them based on their periodontal regime and adherence to either a healthy anti -inflammatory diet or a propaganda diet. A pronounced diet includes typically high amounts of processed foods, sophisticated carbohydrates, sugar beverages and unhealthy fats, which can contribute to chronic inflammation in the body.

The study found that people with advanced periodontitis who followed a propaganda diet had significantly higher levels of protein C-reactivation (CRP), a basic index of systemic inflammation. Specifically, this result continued over time, although obesity was found to be partially mediated, suggesting that dietary and lifestyle factors jointly affect inflammation levels.

This study shows the complex interaction between oral health, nutrition and systemic conditions. It enhances the idea that the effects of periodontitis extend beyond the oral cavity. The diet has a profound effect on the oral and intestinal microbicide, which can affect human health in various ways. The combination of periodontal disease and a pro -inflammatory diet enhances systemic inflammation, which can affect the broader effects of health. “

Professor Lior Shapira, scientific chairman of Europerio11

Rich vegetable diet associated with best periodontal treatment effects

A study from the Netherlands investigated whether eating habits affect the effects of non -surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) in patients with severe gum disease. The study was followed by 100 patients, analyzing their intake of food in three and six months.

The highest consumption of vegetables was significantly associated with improved periodontal healing, including reduced bleeding in the BOP, the reduction of periodontal inflammatory surface (PISA) and the shallowest depth of pocket. On the contrary, the consumption of fruits and sweet products did not show strong associations with the effects of treatment, indicating that specific dietary ingredients – especially vegetables – play a key role in post -treatment recovery. “These findings indicate that diet plays a critical role not only in primary and secondary prevention, but also in post -treatment recovery. Encouraging patients to adopt healthier eating habits, particularly increasing intake of vegetables, could enhance it.”

Less sugar, healthier gums

Another study presented by German researchers at Europeerio11 explored how four weeks of sugar -affected sugar, systemic and psychological parameters among 55 dental students. Participants excluded all free sugars and sugar substitutes from their diet while monitoring their symptoms and nutritional intake. The study found that avoiding sugar led to a significant decrease in BOP hemorrhage, indicating reduced periodontal inflammation, as well as average weight loss of almost one kilogram. Participants also increased the intake of fruits and vitamin C, improving the overall micronutrient profile.

While sugar cravings were initially high, gradually declined, suggesting that the guided sugar cessation programs could be an effective strategy to improve both periodontal and overall health. Shapira noted: “Studies had clearly shown that pre-diabetes and diabetes adversely affect periodontal health.

The role of nutrition in periodontal health

The increasing set of evidence emphasizes the importance of integrating nutritional guidance into periodontal care. The diet plays a fundamental role in inflammation and treatment, and these new findings emphasize the need for oral health professionals to examine nutritional counseling as part of patients’ comprehensive care.

“The message of the home from these three studies is that oral health is deeply interconnected with nutrition and overall health. The effect of diet on the progression of gum disease and the periodontal effects of treatment is increasingly obvious and it is time for the oral health professionals to Shapira. “Working between oral health providers and family doctors is the key to better health.”