Incorrect nutrition as a risk factor for periodontal disease

Abstract

Knowledge of the cause, prevention, and treatment of periodontal disease has increased rapidly during the past several decades; however, periodontal disease is still a prevalent infection, the treatment of which consumes vast amounts of financial and manpower resources. The intention of this article is to explore the role of nutrition in both the initiation and treatment of periodontal disease and to suggest that dental health professionals should consider nutritional guidance as a part of routine periodontal care.