The Importance Of Good Nutrition In Keeping Your Smile Beautiful And Your Mouth Healthy

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Article Title: The Importance Of Good Nutrition In Keeping Your

Smile Beautiful And Your Mouth Healthy

Author: Charlene J. Nuble

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A beautiful smile and healthy mouth actually can come from in

addition to regular brushing and flossing a daily diet that

does not lack the essential vitamins and minerals that make

vital contributions to a person’s oral health. Many people

overlook the importance of good nutrition in keeping their

smile beautiful and their mouth healthy.

The mineral calcium and Vitamin D are of particular importance

to obtaining healthy teeth. These two substances work together

as calcium absorption is enhanced by Vitamin D. Sufficient

calcium is essential to the very structure of the teeth as are

phosphorus and magnesium.

Vitamin A is an essential part of the production of the tooth

enamel. A deficiency in Vitamin A can cause overgrown gums,

bleeding gums and gum disease. Vitamin C because of its role in

the health and function of the small capillaries that bring

oxygen and nutrients throughout the body is also important to

oral health. Vitamin C deficiencies can result in bleeding gums

and loose teeth as well as mouth sores The Vitamin B complex is

also essential to a healthy mouth as deficiencies can cause

cracking and bleeding of the lips as well as open sores and

lesions on both the inside and outside of the mouth. These open

sores aside from the discomfort that they cause offer an

opportunity for a wide variety of bacteria, viruses and other

contaminants to enter the blood stream.

Fluoride is widely known as an important agent in the

prevention of tooth decay and is the active ingredient in the

vast majority of toothpastes in the market today. In addition

to acting to prevent tooth decay it also strengthens tooth

enamel, working in partnership with calcium and phosphorus.

Copper, zinc, iodine, iron and potassium are other minerals

that are essential to good oral health.

It is unfortunate but true that most people do not eat well

enough to obtain all of the vitamins, minerals and other

necessary nutrients through their daily diets alone. Failing to

meet the recommended daily intake levels of vitamins and

minerals can result in significant health problems. Therefore,

if you find that you are consistently not achieving these

intake levels in your day-to-day diet you may want to consider

using dietary supplements to meet your nutritional needs.

Dietary supplements are safe when used properly. However, they

should not be used as a substitute for healthy food as they are

meant to complement the diet and only work best when they have

real food to attach themselves to. If you find yourself unsure

of which daily supplements you should include in your

day-to-day nutritional plan a consultation with your healthcare

professional or a licensed nutritionist can help you to make the

selections best suited to your individual dietary needs and

health goals.

While a beautiful smile and healthy mouth are certainly

aesthetically pleasing and uplifting to one’s self-confidence,

attention to oral health serves a practical purpose as well.

Strong teeth mean that a wide variety of foods can be eaten

while a healthy mouth means that there are no open sores in the

mouth that can serve as an open invitation for bacteria, viruses

and other contaminants to enter the bloodstream to cause

illness, infection and disease. Making sure that your daily

intake of the vitamins and minerals associated with oral health

is sufficient in addition to daily dental care will ensure that

you can have a lovely smile.

About The Author: Charlene J. Nuble 2005. For up to date links

and information about Vitamins, please go to:

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