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Posted on 1/20/2019 by Janie Scholes |
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 One of the staples for a good Thanksgiving meal is cranberry sauce. It is not always the most popular food on the table, but many eat at least a little bit of it. If they knew that cranberries could improve their gum health, they may think about having seconds at that meal and even turn to cranberries during the rest of the year. It will surprise people to find out the benefits of this food. What Is In Cranberries?When it comes to turning to a food to help your gum health, it is not about the taste of the food. Even though cranberries taste good, that is not the best reason to include them in your diet. There are things in the cranberries that can improve your health.
Cranberries are not high in sugars or in calories. This makes them a good part of a healthy diet that will also improve gum health. Improving Gum HealthProanthocyanidins work by preventing the bacteria from binding to the teeth. The anti-oxidant properties also help in other ways to maintain good oral health. While the properties of cranberries can improve gum health, there are also some things you need to know.The key to anything improving health is moderation. Just because cranberries can help gum health does not mean they are the only things you should eat. They are a part of a healthy diet. It is also important to eat either whole cranberries or cranberry juice. Cranberry juice cocktails contain many other ingredients including sugar that can negate the benefits of the cranberries when it comes to your gum health. Learn more about how you can maintain good gum health by contacting the professionals at our office. |
 Scholes Periodontics & Implants
Dr. Scholes 595 N Dobson Rd B#34 Chandler, AZ 85224 O: (602) 900-1609 F: (480) 786-5694 Hours:
Monday: 9AM–3PM Tuesday: 7AM–4:30PM Wednesday: 7AM–4PM Thursday: 7AM–4PM Friday: 7AM–1PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed |
