Dental consideration

3 important questions on Dental consideration

What is a dental consideration regarding protein intake?

= Especially important for patient with periodontal disease

- Protein deficiencies effect --> body respons to inflammation + infection

-->> may need more protein to promote healing

Collagen = protein substance in connective tissues --> that help support body structure (skin, bones, teeth, tendons)

Give a couple tips for patient with too much meat in their diet.

- Serving size = palm of hand (85g)

- Take with ordering large steak --> half home for another meal

- Educating patients with alternative proteins like: milk, beans, cheese, nuts, soy

- Suggest 2 meatless dinners a week

Give a couple of tips for a patient with too little amount of protein in their diet.

- Boil eggs --> refrigerator --> quickly adding to salads or sandwiches

- Have quinoa prepared in refrigerator --> add to meal easy (good for couple of days)

- Include cheese, nuts, beans with salads

- Incorporating plant proteins with meals (beans, lentils)

- Don't overemphasis animal protein: expensive or chewing limitations --> could result in them in only eating protein

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