Study Finds Ancient Ancestors Had Better Oral Health<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\nPublished in the British Dental Journal, the study examined over 300 skulls discovered at a Romano-British burial ground in Poundbury, England for signs of oral disease. Just 5% of the skulls examined showed signs of moderate to severe gum disease, compared to the world\u2019s modern population, of which between 15% to 30% suffer from advanced periodontitis.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
What is the cause of gum disease?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Periodontal disease, is caused by an overgrowth of bacteria in your mouth. Bacteria live in your mouth in small numbers, but they can become harmful when they build up and cause an infection. When left untreated, gum disease can cause your gums to recede around your teeth, leading to tooth loss<\/a>. The bacteria that cause gingivitis thrive in food remnants that accumulate between teeth and along the gum line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"bleeding](\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1-Bleeding-gums-900x900.jpeg\" "\\"\\"")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nIn people with low levels of oral hygiene, the bacteria can quickly multiply and cause gum inflammation, which is the start of periodontal disease. The bacteria release toxins that inflame the gums and cause them to swell up, making it difficult for your mouth to fight infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why is gum disease so prevalent today?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
An abundance of sugary snacks and drinks has led to an epidemic of gum disease in modern humans. The bacteria that cause gum disease thrive on sugar, so making a healthy choice when snacking can help reduce your risk of gum disease. Early humans had a balanced diet of plant fibers that kept their bacteria happy and healthy. However, the abundance of sugary snacks in the modern diet has caused a massive increase in harmful bacteria that cause gingivitis.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Gum Disease<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWhat did early humans eat?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Early humans’ diets were rich in plant fibres and low in sugar. They ate plenty of nuts, seeds, and vegetables, which are all high in water and fiber and low in sugar. As a result, their bacterial species was perfectly balanced and healthy. Humans also ate some sugary foods, but only in small amounts. Grapes, for example, were a delicacy for early humans, who also used honey in their cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Published in the British Dental Journal, the study examined over 300 skulls discovered at a Romano-British burial ground in Poundbury, England for signs of oral disease. Just 5% of the skulls examined showed signs of moderate to severe gum disease, compared to the world\u2019s modern population, of which between 15% to 30% suffer from advanced periodontitis.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
What is the cause of gum disease?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Periodontal disease, is caused by an overgrowth of bacteria in your mouth. Bacteria live in your mouth in small numbers, but they can become harmful when they build up and cause an infection. When left untreated, gum disease can cause your gums to recede around your teeth, leading to tooth loss<\/a>. The bacteria that cause gingivitis thrive in food remnants that accumulate between teeth and along the gum line. <\/p>\n\n\n In people with low levels of oral hygiene, the bacteria can quickly multiply and cause gum inflammation, which is the start of periodontal disease. The bacteria release toxins that inflame the gums and cause them to swell up, making it difficult for your mouth to fight infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An abundance of sugary snacks and drinks has led to an epidemic of gum disease in modern humans. The bacteria that cause gum disease thrive on sugar, so making a healthy choice when snacking can help reduce your risk of gum disease. Early humans had a balanced diet of plant fibers that kept their bacteria happy and healthy. However, the abundance of sugary snacks in the modern diet has caused a massive increase in harmful bacteria that cause gingivitis.<\/p>\n\n\n Early humans’ diets were rich in plant fibres and low in sugar. They ate plenty of nuts, seeds, and vegetables, which are all high in water and fiber and low in sugar. As a result, their bacterial species was perfectly balanced and healthy. Humans also ate some sugary foods, but only in small amounts. Grapes, for example, were a delicacy for early humans, who also used honey in their cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWhy is gum disease so prevalent today?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What did early humans eat?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n