You’re What you Eat? Know the Link between Nutrition and Dentition!
The Link between Nutrition and Dentition
Calcium & Milk
So let’s start with Calcium. Of course, most are aware of the benefits of calcium on bones, but were you aware that calcium relies on its friend phosphorous to maximize its bone-strengthening benefits. This is especially important in children with developing bones and teeth. Vitamin D is the leader of the pack balancing the absorption of calcium and phosphorous in the body. So where can we find these vitamins and minerals? Milk is always an easy choice but not everyone enjoys milk, dairy, or animal products in general. Seafood, leafy greens, legumes, dried fruit, tofu, and various other foods fortified with calcium are some alternate choices.
Orange & Vitamin C
Beyond bone health let’s take a look at the health of our gum tissue. Some patients experience the aggravation of inflammation. Is this being caused by what you’re eating or is there an underlying issue? The inflammation in your gums could be caused by gingivitis or periodontal disease. Some common causes include poor oral hygiene, smoking, certain medications, and an array of medical conditions. If you’re looking to calm the inflammation a good start is Vitamin C. Orange you are glad I have some suggestions for this as well! While a tall glass of OJ is a sweet choice, the sugar content can be found to be on the higher side. Take a look at these sources of C for a less sugary alternative.
Apple
Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? While it might help, there are still things that you can do to get your overall health in check. Establish yourself with a doctor to make sure there aren’t any underlying illnesses that you may be missing. Eat a healthy diet high in nutritional value. My helpful tip, stay on the outer parts of the grocery store and avoid the processed isles. If it’s not something you could find in a pasture, garden, tree, or body of water, then it probably has some pretty unhealthy stuff added to it.
Conclusion
At the end of the day there are always supplements too. Just be careful to do your research and read reviews. Make sure that if you aren’t getting your vitamins and minerals from food, at least your vitamins are what they say they are. Dr. Cummings is very health conscious and knowledgeable about healthy eating habits. Check out our Facebook page for frequent posts on these subjects.
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AUTHOR
Mary Gilley