Theres a very common pattern surrounding dental check-ups.
Chances are, you were told at your last appointment that you should brush andflossmore.
If this sounds familiar, don’t worryyou’re not alone.
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Some people never follow recommendations to brush or cut sugar, and yet they exhibit no dental problems.
However, unlike porcelain vases, teeth are a living, functioning part of your body.
Calcium is the raw material thatwith phosphoruscreates the bony structure that makes up tooth enamel.
Your dentin contains “guardian” cells that sit at the border of your enamel and release immune factors.
Your mouth is an extension of your gut microbiome, where the majority of the immune system is primed.
Further more, vitamin D plays a role inmanaging the immune system.
It helps control how and which immune cells are formed.
Manage Your Levels
There are simple lifestyle and dietary changes to keep your vitamin D levels up.
Lifestyle
We know that vitamin D is made in the body when sunlight hits the skin.
Therefore, getting up to 30 minutes of natural sunlight per day can be a great source.
Diet
Its important that you have one to two servings of vitamin-D-rich foods per day.
Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
you’re free to manage your vitamin D levels through lifestyle habits and your diet.
Remember that eating for healthy teeth is eating for a healthy body.
At your next dental or doctor’s appointment, confirm to ask about your vitamin D levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency can affect both tooth enamel and gum health.
In adults, low vitamin D status can lead to gingivitis and periodontal disease.
Yes, vitamin D deficiency can show up as yellow teeth.
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