Nutrition Guide for Healthy Teeth and Gums

As more and more research and knowledge has surfaced in regards to healthy eating = a healthy body, it is now common knowledge in the dental community that a healthy diet = healthy teeth and gums.  My Southern California Biological Cosmetic Dental wellness office is focused on this issue.  We believe in educating and helping our patients to discover what foods are needed to maintain good oral health.  Proper nutrition includes eating lots of organic greens, vegetables, and fruits.  We recommend organic due to the various pesticides and fungicides being linked to cancer and other systemic disorders.  Below is a list of vitamins and minerals that are important in maintaining healthy teeth and gums.

VITAMINS                                                                                                                                                                                FOODS

A Helps to maintain gum health                                                                                                                          milk, carrots, dark leafy greens
D Essential for healthy teeth and jaw growth                                                                                                       fortified milk and fish
K Essential clotting factor to decrease bleeding                                                                                                    dark green leafy vegetables
C Helps heal gum tissue/collegen formation/wound healing                                                                           potatoes, green vegetables, fresh fruit
Riboflavin Helps to prevent Angular Chelitis (sores on corners of mouth)                                                   milk, yogurt, cheese, green vegetables
Folic Acid Body  uses this in the development of cells                                                                                           liver, dark green vegetables

MINERALS

Calcium Formation of bones and teeth                          dairy and seafood

Phosphorus Healthy bone development                 dairy, meat, eggs, legumes, whole grains

Potassium Muscle/Nerve function                    milk, cheese, vegetables, whole grains

Iron prevents (red/painful tongue) Glossitis                      meats, whole grains

**For further information on dental wellness and care please call our Biological Dental Wellness office located in Riverside, California (951)686-3666.