Vitamin C is believed to help gum diseases. To boost your Vitamin C intake, eat grapefruit, mango, papaya, kiwi fruit, strawberries, broccoli, cantaloupe and brussel sprouts. Vitamin C can also be taken in supplement form. Avoid chewable vitamin C, it may promote erosion of tooth enamel over time.
VITAMIN C DEFICIENCY AND GUM DISEASE
Written by: Dr. Aatifa Khan
Dr. Khan began Smile Rx Dental in 2012 with a vision to provide holistic quality dental care and create a lifelong trusting relationship with her patients.
She was voted Best Bowie Dentist in Readers Choice, Bowie Blade Newspaper for 2019 and 2020!
Dr. Khan resides in Bowie, MD with her family. She is married and has two sons. In her spare time, she is taking care of her household and loves to go biking and hiking.