[Nutrition and periodontal diseases]. / Odzywianie a choroby przyzebia.

ABSTRACT

The aim of this paper is to review the available literature pertaining the influence of specific nutritional elements (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin B-complex and dietary calcium) on periodontal status. Effect of food intake on the oral cavity is complex. Proper nutrition, both in terms of quantity and quality determines health of oral cavity and entire body.