An apple a day may also keep the dentist away.
Recent Brock University research has revealed fruits and vegetables may play a role in helping non-smokers heal after they undergo treatment for periodontal disease.
'Studies have shown that eating more fruits and vegetables, along with specific antioxidant nutrients, may reduce a person's risk for periodontal disease,' says Wendy Ward, Canada Research Chair in Bone and Muscle Development and Professor in the Department of Kinesiology.
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