Antioxidants are prolific in our diets, being present in spices, herbs, fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, grains, and certain beverages. At a cellular level the body also produces natural antioxidants and there are many supplements that either contain antioxidants or enhance the body's ability to produce antioxidants. Studies have revealed a correlation between measurably low antioxidant levels with many inflammatory oral soft-tissue conditions and diseases. Recently, antioxidant products have been introduced in the marketplace that allow for immediate absorption into the oral cavity.
Dental patients who have an antioxidant/oxidant imbalance favoring the production of oxidative stress and low antioxidant capacity are at higher risk for the development and progression of many oral inflammatory conditions and diseases. The same antioxidant imbalance can predispose individuals to numerous chronic illnesses, cancer and accelerated aging processes.
New antioxidant products are emerging onto the marketplace almost daily. Novel therapies exist to increase antioxidant absorption directly into the oral tissue and improve clinical outcomes, and adjunctive dietary supplements have the potential to improve periodontal parameters. Supplements are available that will activate the body's antioxidant productions within the cells, and turn down the pro-inflammatory genes. There has never been a better time to increase your understanding of antioxidants.
Dr. Caroline Wallace DDS
Complete Dental Care
103 South Colorado Street
Salem, Virginia, 24153
540-387-3844
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