Want healthy teeth and gums??

Its true food we are having also have an impact on our health.

Food is the basic factor that makes our body and mind lively.

Make sure your diet features key ingredients because nutritional building blocks are essential for your dental health also. So have nutritious food and do the regular checkups in Dr.Nechupadam Dental, Marine Drive. Here are some tips which can help you out for that..

Calcium is not only a bone builder

Calcium is not only a bone builder

 

Calcium is a well known friend of teeth. Throughout the body, the mineral helps build bones and provide structural support. In your mouth, calcium helps harden your enamel and strengthen your jawbone. In addition to milk, good sources of calcium include cheese, yogurt, broccoli and salmon.

 

Vitamin D a Vitamin king

Vitamin D a Vitamin king

Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium while boosting bone mineral density, so it’s crucial to get an adequate amount of vitamin D to get the most out of your calcium intake. Your body naturally makes vitamin D when it’s exposed to sunlight, but the vitamin can also be found in fatty fish, canned tuna and portobello mushrooms. You can also look for foods and drinks that have been fortified with vitamin D, such as milk, orange juice and cereal.

 

Potassium is not only for plants…

Potassium is not only for plants

 

Like vitamin D, potassium improves bone mineral density. It also works with magnesium to prevent blood from becoming too acidic, which can leach calcium from your bones and teeth. Bananas are well known sources of potassium, but they’re not alone. Other fruits and vegetables with high levels of the mineral include lima beans, tomatoes, Swiss chard, potatoes, sweet potatoes, avocados and prunes.

 

Phosphorus a better supporter

Phosphorus a better supporter

 

Phosphorus supports calcium in building strong bones and teeth. Luckily, phosphorus is found in a wide range of foods. Rich sources of the mineral include seafood, such as scallops, sardines, cod, shrimp, tuna and salmon. If you’re looking to get your phosphorus from plant-based foods, consider soybeans, lentils and pumpkin seeds. You can also find phosphorus in beef, pork and cheese.

Vitamin K as a shield

Vitamin K as a shield

It helps to block substances that break down bone. It also helps your body produce osteocalcin.  Vitamin K deficiency can slow down your body’s healing process and make you more likely to bleed. Chowing down on leafy greens, such as kale, collards and spinach can help you increase your vitamin K quota. Other great sources include parsley, broccoli and Brussel sprouts.

Dr. Thomas K Paulose
Dr. Thomas K. Paulose is the Director Clinical Administration at Dr. Nechupadam Dental, Kochi, India. He is a specialist in oral prosthetics, Aesthetic / Cosmetic dentistry and a certified Implantologist & Implant Prosthodentist.
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