Nutrients for Healty Teeth

The benefits of eating a well-balanced diet are common knowledge these days. But did you know how the different vitamins can affect your oral health?

Vitamins
Vitamin A - Maintains mucous membranes for gum health - Milk, carrots, dark green vegetables

Vitamin D - Essential for healthy teeth and growth of jaw - Fortified milk, oily fish

Vitamin K - Helps clot blood so gums don't bleed - Dark green, leafy vegetables

Vitamin C - For periodontal and gingival health - Fresh fruit, potatoes, green vegetables

Riboflavin - Cuts on the side of the mouth, red, painful tongue - Green vegetables, milk, liver, yogurt, cheese

Folic Acid - Supports development of all cells in the body - Dark green vegetables, liver, whole meal bread

Minerals
Calcium - Formation of bones and teeth - Dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt), seafood with small bones like sardines

Phosphorus - Energy production, healthy bone development - Dairy products, meats, whole grains, eggs, legumes

Potassium - Muscle contraction and nerve function - Milk, cheese, whole grains, vegetables

Zinc - Tissue repair, normal metabolism - Seafood, liver, meat, whole grain cereal

Fluoride - Teeth and bone strength - Tea, broccoli, chicken, fluoridated water

Iron - Prevents glossitis (red, painful tongue) - Meats, whole grains