While gingival repair following injury to the gum tissues could be impaired by a deficiency of vitamin C, there is no real evidence that a lack of vitamin C begins the periodontal disease process. Protein deficiencies may lead to a loss of supporting bone and problems with the periodontal ligament. This deficiency can also retard wound healing. In summary, nutritional imbalances alone do not seem to cause periodontal disease. Local factors, such as bacterial plaque, must also be present.
Nutrition can play a role in the extent and severity of periodontal disease once it has begun.
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