Recently a 16 year old young man came to see me since his gums are constantly bleeding. After I have examined him I could see no reason to his severe gum condition, but when I inquired about his diet the answer emerged. He was not having any fruit and vegetables which among other things leads to a lack of vitamin c resulting in scurvy.
Eating fresh fruit, vegetables and dairy food like milk, cheese and yogurt is important since they contain vitamins and minerals that are required for the daily our daily life. The milk products help reduce cavities because they add calcium which reaches the saliva and repairs the damage caused by the bacteria.
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