Essential Vitamins for the Healthy Teeth and Gums

Essential Vitamins for the Healthy Teeth and Gums

Posted by Dr. Craig Cardon on Apr 17 2023, 07:02 AM

Vitamins are organic compounds that are essential for the normal functioning of the body. These are needed for various functions in the body, including maintaining healthy teeth and gums and gums. Listed below are the essential vitamins for healthy teeth and gums:

Vitamin D

Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium, which helps keep your teeth strong and your jawbone dense. It also aids in preventing periodontal disease by fighting off the bacteria that cause it. Your body can produce its own vitamin D, or you can get it through sun exposure or exposure to certain foods and supplements such as milk, soy milk, cereals, and some brands of orange juice. You can also speak with your dentist about taking a specific supplement to ensure proper levels of vitamin D in your system.

Always consult with your doctor before taking any vitamins or supplements, as they may interact with your current medication regimen. Your doctor can also help recommend the appropriate dosage based on your medical history and current health status.

Vitamin C

Eating vitamin C-rich foods will help strengthen your immune system, which may help prevent gum disease. Vitamin C also promotes collagen production, which helps maintain healthy tissue structure. Additionally, vitamin C helps inhibit the growth of bacteria in the mouth and gums. Good sources of vitamin C include strawberries, kiwi fruit, oranges, bell peppers, broccoli, spinach, and tomatoes.

If you’re not a fan of these foods, don’t worry! You can easily find vitamin C in supplement form at your local drugstore or grocery store. 

Vitamin A

Vitamin A helps promote healthy gums, lips, and skin and is essential for cells to reproduce normally. Vitamin A also helps in the development of night vision. A vitamin A deficiency can lead to slow healing of wounds, dry or cracked skin, dry eyes, and mouth, delayed tooth eruption, weak tooth enamel, facial deformity, and more.

Vitamin K

Here are some of the ways vitamin K helps support healthy teeth and gums:

Prevents tooth decay: This vitamin keeps calcium in the bones and teeth, which helps them stay strong and prevents cavities from forming.

Fights against gum disease: Research shows that people who have higher levels of vitamin K are more likely to have healthier gums than people with lower levels of the vitamin. This is because this vitamin allows your body to better absorb minerals like phosphorus and calcium, which are necessary to support gum health.

Maintains jawbone density: This vitamin also plays an important role in maintaining jawbone density, which is important in preventing tooth loss.

Promotes healing after oral surgery: When you’re recovering from an oral procedure such as a tooth extraction or wisdom tooth removal, your body needs plenty of vitamins and minerals to stay healthy and heal properly. Because vitamin K is water-soluble, it’s easily absorbed into the body to help boost the healing process.

If you are looking for an expert dentist, go nowhere. Visit Table Mountain at 6410 Miller St #15, Arvada, CO 80004. Contact us at (720) 749-2711 for any questions or concerns you have. Also, schedule an appointment online to visit us. 

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