Gum disease is a stubborn enemy, but it is also one that can easily be avoided. While many will tell you that proper hygiene and regular dental visits are your main lines of defense against it, it’s just as important to make the right food decisions. By keeping your diet rich in the nutrients that make your gums strong and happy, you equip them with the fuel they need to stay ahead of gingivitis and periodontitis. Here are a few foods that can help improve the health of your gums whether disease has already invaded them, or you just want to be ready in case it tries.
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