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Foods and Diet for Optimal Gum Health

What you eat affects your gum health. Plaque forms when bacteria feed on food residue. Acid from bacteria weakens enamel and inflames gums. A balanced diet helps keep enamel strong and gum tissue healthy. Water and saliva also wash away acid and bacteria. Gingivitis is early gum inflammation caused by plaque bacteria. Bacteria feed on […]

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