When we were young, I remember my mother showing me how to brush (massage with soft bristles) my little sister’s gums, saying this will help grow beautiful pearly white teeth, however, it did not turn out what she wanted to, well during those times vitamins, supplements for children were not cheap to buy and is only available in the city, we resorted to vegetables and organic food because we knew how important vitamins and minerals are while growing their teeth. Tooth decay is a serious issue be it cavities, gum disease, they are usually blamed on oral hygiene or systemic health problems, however poor nutrition is also linked to these oral health problems. Low intake of Vitamins and minerals vital to teeth development plays an important part in oral health. The list may go on and on but here are some of the most essential vitamins that are important during their teeth growing years.
In many instances, tooth decay morphs into more serious issues, such as cavities and gum disease. Oral care providers maintain that insufficient dental maintenance is often to blame. However, in recent times, these ailments might also be linked to inadequate ingestion of certain key vitamins and minerals.
Calcium
Is important to develop healthy bones and teeth, strengthen the teeth to avoid deformation, a proper bite, and chewing food. This can be found in dairy products and as they grow you can get them from ice cream, canned fish, and green leafy vegetables.
Vitamin D
Is critical to your baby’s dental health, I remember when my firstborn was placed under the sun in the morning, to help the sun stimulate Vitamin D production in the body. It also enhances the absorption of calcium. Vitamin D is also found in fish fat, soy products, cereals milk, beef liver, and egg yolks to name a few.
Potassium
This gives a very important role in increasing bone density; it also regulates the body’s ability to regulate acidity together with magnesium. When the body is too acidic, it eliminates the calcium in your teeth and jawbones. Therefore, Potassium can strengthen your teeth by utilizing calcium effectively. Potassium-rich food is found in avocados, cooked spinach, broccoli, potatoes, mushrooms, peas, and many more.
Vitamin A
Carries out an essential part in tissue regeneration, it shows a vital role in damaged teeth and gums, it also stimulates the production of saliva, making the oral cavity moist and prevents the growth of bacteria in the mouth. A lot of vegetables and fruits are rich in Vitamin A, dairy products, red meat, chicken, and egg yolks to name a few.
Vitamin B Complex
There are a lot of Vitamin B’s in the line up each with important roles, however B2, B3, and B12 have properties to combat pathogens, causing mouth sores and bad breath, Sources of Vitamin B complex are found in fish, poultry, and meat, they can also be found in dairy products spinach and almonds.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is important for blood vessels, and tissues in the oral cavity, it is well known to all that Vitamin C strengthens our immune system, Citrus fruits are major sources of Vitamins C, it also can be found in berries, green leafy vegetables, red peppers brussels sprouts.
Iron
In charge of maintaining levels of red blood cells, it allows the body’s immune system to fight infection like oral infections and gum disease, so it is important to keep up your child’s Iron intake to make sure they have a strong immune system and support while they grow their teeth. You can get Iron from green leafy vegetables. seafood, eggs, red meat, and bread
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