Caries and periodontal disease indicative of poor diet

Populations living on a diet low in carbohydrates have few dental caries, whereas those living on high-carbohydrate diets, which are widely consumed today, tend to have a high prevalence of dental caries. Dietary carbohydrates are the fuel that creates dental caries, so diets should limit carbohydrates to protect against caries. However, there are no simple modifications in the diet that are associated with a diminished prevalence of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is influenced not only by poor nutritional choices but also by oral hygiene, tobacco smoking, and genetic factors.
Source: Dental Abstracts - Category: Dentistry Tags: Hands On Source Type: research