The gums become inflamed, extend to the ligaments and bones that hold the teeth in place, and eventually the teeth loosen and fall out. It is also called pyorrhea, or gum disease. This plaque causes the gums to become infected and swollen. Smoking, stress, and wrong diet are other crucial factors. It is known that inadequate nutrition, wrong foods, consumption of sugar, high phosphorous foods, smoking, drugs, excessive alcohol, chronic illness, and hormonal disorders make an individual more susceptible to periodontal disease.
Smokers have twice the risk of gum disease.
Laboratory animals given high sugar diets revealed a decrease in bone volume. These problems should, if possible, be corrected. D and C are needed for good strong teeth. Folic acid, niacin, bioflavonoids are also needed. As a rule, take care of the teeth, and the gums will take care of themselves.