Three foods that can help you avoid gum disease

Gum disease, known also as periodontal disease, is far more common than you may think. Each year, new studies begin to link the effect gum disease can have on the heart, and our staff at Four States Dental Care have been helping spread the word! One of the simplest steps to achieving healthier gums can be your diet. We recently found a great article from EatingWell that outlined several options for healthier gums. Included among the suggestions were:

*Raisins
*Green Tea
*Whole Grains (barley, brown rice; buckwheat; oatmeal, popcorn, whole-wheat bread, pasta or crackers)

In addition to these foods being gum-friendly, they happen to be healthy foods in general, and are a great option to begin integrating into your diet more this fall.

Have a great weekend!