tooth remineralization Archives

Making Sure You Have Enough Vitamin D for Your Teeth

by Office | Dec 6, 2017 | Dental Health, Diet & Nutrition

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for oral health. Among other things, your gut needs it to efficiently absorb the calcium from your food. After absorption, it helps ensure that you have enough calcium and phosphate in your blood to keep your teeth well mineralized,...

More Effects of Nutrition on Tooth Remineralization

by Office | Nov 1, 2017 | Dental Health, Diet & Nutrition

Last week, we ended with a couple of basic points for naturally supporting your body’s ongoing process of tooth remineralization: Get enough minerals, especially calcium and phosphorous, but trace minerals, too. Get enough fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Now...

Minerals & Your Teeth

by Office | Oct 25, 2017 | Dental Health

Keeping your teeth strong and free of decay depends on a balance between two continually occurring processes, demineralization and remineralization. Demineralization occurs under acidic conditions, especially when minerals levels are low. Calcium and phosphate end up...