Pineapple is a golden yellow, sweet, juicy, luscious, tropical fruit that has an ample supply of Vitamin C, which is good for your gums.

A study conducted at the State University of New York at Buffalo found that vitamin C can reduce your risk of gingivitis and periodontal disease.

1. Vitamin C increases increases the body’s ability to fight invading bacteria and other toxins that contribute to gum disease.
2. Vitamin C is the antioxidant that protects the body from free radical damage and boosts the immune system.
3. Vitamin C helps build and repair bodily tissue and promotes wound healing.
4. The body uses vitamin C to help metabolize fats and cholesterol, absorb iron, and synthesize amino acids and collagen.
5. Collagen is one of the primary building blocks of skin, cartilage and bones.

Periodontal disease, which destroys gum tissue and underlying jaw bones, has been linked to heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.

Fresh pineapples are available now. Enjoy.

Keep smiling.

Saundra Goodman
Got Teeth? A Survivor’s Guide
How to keep your teeth or live without them.
www.gotteethguide.com

If you have gingivitis or periodontal disease, your toothbrush can transfer oral bacteria back into your mouth after every use. To avoid bacterial transfer, do this:

1. Dip your toothbrush into a small amount of undiluted Listerine after every use.
2. Buy a new toothbrush every 2-3 months.
3. Do not share your toothbrush.

Cleaning your toothbrush and replacing it on a regular basis will help keep your mouth free of bacteria.

It’s all connected.

Saundra Goodman
Got Teeth? A Survivor’s Guide
How to keep your teeth or live without them.
www.gotteethguide.com

May is National Stroke Awareness Month and you should know that people with periodontal disease are at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease. The two conditions are related.

Studies by the American Academy of Periodontology, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research show that people with adult periodontitis may have an increased risk of having a fatal heart attack. They are more likely to be diagnosed with cardiovascular disease caused by bacteria from the mouth increasing clotting problems in the cardiovascular system.

The American Heart Association reports that high levels of C-reactive proteins increase heart attack risks by two (2) to five (5) times. [Read more →]