More than half of Americans live with some form of gum disease. While these infections can be easily treated and reversed when they are in the early stage of gingivitis, they can cause permanent damage to the gums, tooth loss, and even dangerous secondary infections like sepsis if allowed to progress to periodontitis. Luckily, some foods are rich in the vitamins and minerals that your body needs to fight gum disease. Here’s a brief list of foods that can help keep your gums pink and healthy.
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