The benefits of a vitamins and minerals for oral health

Teeth friendly vitamins and minerals can help keep your teeth and gums healthy. The following help your dental health in various ways.

Calcium

Calcium is a vital mineral for doing the following:

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is vital for bone and tooth mineralization. This vitamin also helps the body absorb calcium. The lower the concentration of vitamin D, the more likely you are to have gum disease and tooth loss.

Potassium

Potassium is a mineral that helps increase bone strength and development.

Vitamin A

Vitamin helps gums and tooth enamel stay healthy. Tooth enamel contains a protein that that uses vitamin A during the formation process. Low amounts of vitamin A intake are related to problems with gums and tooth enamel.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is vital in the protein formation that supports and maintains teeth. It also assists with calcium deposits and mineralization, which helps lower the risk of cavities.

Fluoride

Fluoride is a mineral that helps strengthen tooth enamel. It also helps with remineralization during the early stages of tooth decay. However, fluoride taken in excess is toxic and can create intestinal problems, depression and other issues. When excess is chronic it can make teeth lose their whiteness and develop yellow patches.

Zinc

Zinc is a mineral that can help control plaque, reduce bad breath and prevent tooth decay.

Vitamin B complex

Vitamin B complex is a combination of eight vitamins. A deficiency in this vitamin can increase the possibility of tooth decay, gum disease and cleft palates in children.

(Reference: Dental News)

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