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Vitamins and Minerals for Healthy Teeth

6/25/2021

 
​Vitamins and minerals are crucial for your oral health. A healthy diet ensures that your teeth are in the best condition. Well, like any other organ our teeth need to be nourished as well. We all have the basic knowledge of what food to avoid. But when it comes to vitamins and minerals which strengthen our teeth, are we well informed about them?

Dental issues are common at all ages. Consulting the kids' dentistry would be the right decision in such cases. Here are some of the most important vitamins and minerals to maintain that beautiful smile of your kid.

Important Minerals

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1. Calcium 
Calcium is vital for strengthening your jawbone and helps harden the enamel. Dairy products including milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, etc, are the best source of calcium. It is the most well-known source of calcium. But if your child is lactose intolerant then don’t worry there are other options as well. This includes fortified cereals such as total, raisin bran, corn flakes, dark leafy greens like spinach, kale, turnips, collard greens, and many more.

2. Phosphorous 
If your child is experiencing tooth decay or other related issues with the jawbones then it might be because of a lack of phosphorus. One of the major tasks of phosphorus is to keep your teeth healthy and strong. The great sources of phosphorus are soybeans, flaxseeds, lentils, navy beans, oats, Swiss cheese, sardines, dried peas, etc. 

3. Potassium 
Potassium plays a key role in calcium absorption and helps improve bone mineral density. Beans and lentils are great sources of potassium along with avocado, beetroot, bananas, chard, salmon, carrot, apricot, and many more. 

4. Magnesium 
Like other minerals, magnesium is equally important for our overall health. Moreover, it plays a critical role in energy metabolism. It maintains the teeth and bones by regulating calcium levels in the body. These are some of the magnesium-rich foods: avocado, black chocolate, legumes, nuts, whole grains, tofu, and many more.

Essential Vitamins

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1. Vitamin A
​Vitamin A deficiency can cause a lot of oral health-related issues including toothaches and receding gums. As your child grows, make sure he gets all the necessary vitamins and minerals for his overall health. Don’t forget to include Vitamin A in her diet. The great sources of Vitamin A are spinach, carrot, turnip, pumpkin, rosehip, and many more. 

2. Vitamin C
Vitamin C is another vitamin important to keep your gums healthy and strong. It prevents your mouth from drying. The lack of Vitamin C in your body can lead to weakened enamel, bleeding gums, and gingivitis. So, preventive dental care should not be underestimated. Some of the best sources of Vitamin C are leafy greens, fish, eggs, citrus fruits, etc.
 

3. Vitamin K
Adding Vitamin K to your diet can prevent tooth decay and supports the body’s healing process. Vitamin K is found in dark green leafy vegetables, animal-sourced foods, fermented plant foods, such as natto. ​

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Maintaining good oral health at an early age is important to prevent any further complications in life. We recommend that you visit the dentist regularly. Preventive Pediatric Dentistry spot potential problems and help keep your kid’s teeth and gums healthy.

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