Preventing Periodontal Disease With Higher Levels of Vitamins

A new meta-analysis published in the BMC Oral Health journal assesses the correlation between vitamin intake and the risk of periodontal (gum) disease. Examining 45 effect groups from 23 observational studies involving an impressive total of 74,488 participants, researchers from China found that higher levels of vitamin A, vitamin B complex, vitamin C, vitamin D, and vitamin E are associated with a lower likelihood of developing periodontal disease. The researchers say their findings provide new avenues for enhancing awareness regarding the role of vitamin supplements in preventing this common oral health problem.

Summarizing the background to their analysis, the researchers describe how the global number of cases of severe periodontal disease reached a staggering 796 million in 2017. In the United States it is estimated that 42 percent of adults over the age of 30 have periodontitis, with 7.8 percent having the severe form of the disease. Significantly, therefore, and as the researchers point out, periodontal disease not only leads to the destruction of periodontal tissue but also adversely affects overall health and quality of life.

Previous studies have established a strong correlation between periodontal disease and systemic illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and others. Based on these findings, the researchers emphasize the importance of maintaining good oral health and addressing periodontal disease in order to safeguard against potential complications.

Discussing the various mechanisms underlying the association between vitamins and periodontal disease, the researchers say that current research in this area mainly focuses on the anti-inflammatory and reparative effects. In terms of periodontal tissue repair and regeneration, the meta-analysis describes how vitamins increase collagen synthesis and promote bone metabolism.

Specific benefits cited by the researchers include the potential of vitamin A to promote periodontal tissue regeneration; the use of vitamin B complex supplements to improve wound healing ability in patients undergoing periodontal surgery; and the role of vitamin D in improving the absorption of calcium and phosphate. The importance of vitamin C is also discussed, including its role in increasing the quantity of collagen fibers and the strength of blood vessels, thereby promoting periodontal tissue regeneration, and the use of vitamin C supplements to improve postoperative healing in patients with chronic periodontitis.

Given the mounting evidence that vitamin supplements can play an important role in the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease, it is unfortunate that most dentists generally pay little attention to nutrition when advising and treating their patients. Instead, the main focus in dentistry today continues to involve cleaning, drilling, and filling teeth. For most patients, therefore, a visit to the dentist is generally not something to look forward to.

In other areas of health, however, it is already clear that nutritional and Cellular Medicine approaches have the potential to revolutionize clinical practice. Looking ahead, therefore, based on the results of this latest meta-analysis, dentistry could perhaps be poised for a similar transformation. If this ultimately results in fewer patients requiring drilling and fillings, dental appointments could even become something to smile about.

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Paul Anthony Taylor

Executive Director of the Dr. Rath Health Foundation and one of the coauthors of our explosive book, “The Nazi Roots of the ‘Brussels EU'”, Paul is also our expert on the Codex Alimentarius Commission and has had eye-witness experience, as an official observer delegate, at its meetings.

Prior to joining the Foundation, Paul's background was in the music industry, where he worked as a keyboard player and programmer with artists including Paul McCartney, Bryan Ferry, Bill Withers, the Verve, Texas, and Primal Scream.

He first became interested in natural health after falling ill with a chronic fatigue syndrome-related disorder in 1991 and subsequently making a full recovery through the use of natural health therapies. After meeting Dr. Rath and Dr. Niedzwiecki at an anti-Codex rally in Berlin in 2002, Paul was inspired to make a life-changing decision to leave the music industry to work for the Foundation and help defend the right of patients worldwide to have free access to natural health approaches.

You can find Paul on Twitter at @paulanthtaylor

Der Executive Director der Dr. Rath Health Foundation ist einer der Koautoren des explosiven Buchs „Die Nazi-Wurzeln der Brüsseler EU“. Paul ist auch unser Experte zum Thema „Codex Alimentarius-Kommission“ und hat Augenzeugenerfahrung als offizieller beobachtender Teilnehmer bei diesen Treffen.

Bevor er seine Arbeit bei der Stiftung antrat war Paul in der Musikindustrie aktiv. Er arbeitete als Keyboard-Spieler und Programmierer mit Künstlern wie Paul McCartney, Bryan Ferry, Bill Withers, the Verve, Texas und Primal Scream.

Sein Interesse an natürlicher Gesundheit wuchs, als er 1991 an Störungen erkrankte, die aus einem chronischen Erschöpfungssyndrom resultierten. Durch natürliche Gesundheitstherapien wurde er schließlich vollständig geheilt. Ein Treffen 2002 mit Dr. Rath und Dr. Niedzwiecki bei einer Anti-Codex-Demonstration in Berlin inspirierte ihn zu einer lebensverändernden Entscheidung und er verließ die Musikindustrie um für die Stiftung zu arbeiten und das Recht der Patienten zu verteidigen, weltweit freien Zugang zu natürlichen Gesundheitsverfahren zu haben.

Auf Twitter ist Paul unter @paulanthtaylor zu finden.

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