One Ugly Side Effect of Not Getting Enough Vitamin C, According to a Dentist

One Ugly Side Effect of Not Getting Enough Vitamin C, According to a Dentist
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Bleeding gums are usually linked to gingivitis, an early stage of periodontal disease that's characterized by inflammation and related to poor oral hygiene. But a new study in
Nutrition Reviews suggests that tackling the problem with brushing and flossing alone may not be enough. Instead, you may want to boost your consumption of vitamin C-rich foods.
"Oral hygiene is important, but with bleeding gums, it's also helpful to figure out why that may be happening," says the study's lead author, Philippe Hujoel, DDS, a dentist and professor of oral health sciences at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. "Since nutrition plays a major role for your health, and that includes your oral health, we looked at whether vitamin deficiency may be a factor."

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