What are the uses of baby vitamins with fluoride? What is the proper dosage? What are the potential side effects and interactions? Get answers to these and more questions about this important supplement for infants and children.

Uses of Baby Vitamins with Fluoride

Baby vitamins with fluoride are a combination product used to treat or prevent nutritional deficiencies in infants and children. The vitamins provide essential nutrients for growth and development, while the fluoride helps prevent dental cavities. These supplements are particularly beneficial for those with poor dietary intake or living in areas with low fluoride levels in the water supply.

Dosage and Administration

Baby vitamins with fluoride are typically taken orally, usually once daily as directed by a healthcare provider. The medication should be taken at least 2 hours before or after consuming products containing calcium, aluminum, or magnesium, as these can decrease the effectiveness of the supplement. Carefully measure the dose using the provided dropper, and the liquid can be swallowed directly, added to a small amount of liquid, or mixed with food like applesauce. It is important not to eat, drink, or rinse the mouth for 30 minutes after taking the supplement to allow for proper absorption of the fluoride.

Potential Side Effects

The most common side effects of baby vitamins with fluoride include stomach upset, constipation, and nausea. If these effects persist or worsen, inform the doctor or pharmacist. Mottling or staining of the teeth may also occur due to excessive fluoride intake and should be reported to the dentist or doctor. Serious allergic reactions, while rare, can occur and require immediate medical attention.

Precautions and Contraindications

Before taking baby vitamins with fluoride, inform the doctor or pharmacist of any allergies to the product’s ingredients. Discuss the patient’s medical history, as certain conditions may warrant caution or require dose adjustments. Pregnant women and those who are breastfeeding should consult their healthcare provider before using this supplement, as it can pass into breast milk.

Drug Interactions

The fluoride and vitamins in this product can interact with certain medications, potentially altering their effectiveness or increasing the risk of side effects. It is important to provide a complete list of all current medications, including prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal products, to the healthcare provider. Adjustments to the dosage or timing of administration may be necessary to manage potential interactions.

Overdose and Precautions

In the event of an overdose, seek immediate medical attention, particularly if the individual is experiencing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain. This medication should never be shared with others, as it is not a substitute for a balanced diet. Additionally, it is important to monitor the fluoride content of the local water supply, as supplementation may not be necessary if the levels are already sufficient.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key benefits of baby vitamins with fluoride?
The primary benefits of these supplements are to provide essential vitamins and minerals for growth and development, as well as to prevent dental cavities through the inclusion of fluoride.

How can I ensure proper dosing of baby vitamins with fluoride?
Carefully measure the dose using the provided dropper, and take the medication at the same time each day as directed by the healthcare provider. Avoid consuming calcium, aluminum, or magnesium-containing products around the time of administration.

What should I do if I miss a dose of baby vitamins with fluoride?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and resume the regular dosing schedule.

Can baby vitamins with fluoride be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Pregnant women and those who are breastfeeding should consult their healthcare provider before using this supplement, as it can pass into breast milk and may require dose adjustments.

Multivitamin W/Fluoride Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing

Uses

This medication is a combination product of vitamins and fluoride. It is used in infants and children to treat or prevent deficiency due to poor diet or low levels of fluoride in drinking water and other sources. Vitamins are important building blocks of the body and help keep you in good health. Fluoride is used to prevent dental cavities.

How to use Multivitamin W/Fluoride Drops

Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily or as directed by the doctor. It is best taken at least 2 hours before or after taking any products containing calcium (including milk, yogurt, other dairy products) or aluminum/magnesium hydroxide (such as certain antacids/laxatives) since these may decrease its effectiveness.

Some brands of this medication should be shaken well before each dose. Check your manufacturer’s bottle for specific directions. Carefully measure the dose using the specially marked medicine dropper provided. Drops may be swallowed directly, added to a small amount of liquid, or mixed with a small amount of food such as applesauce.

The fluoride in this liquid product can be absorbed directly into the teeth as you swallow it, as well as being absorbed into your body from your stomach. It is best not to eat, drink, or rinse your mouth for 30 minutes after taking this product.

Take this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. Do not take more than the prescribed dose.

Side Effects

Stomach upset, constipation, or nausea may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell the doctor or pharmacist promptly.

If your teeth become mottled or stained, notify the dentist or doctor. This may be a result of too much fluoride.

Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Precautions

Before taking this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to any of its ingredients; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before taking this medication.

This product passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Interactions

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Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor’s approval.

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Overdose

If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: nausea, vomiting, stomach pain.

Do not share this medication with others.

This product is not a substitute for a proper diet. Remember that it is best to get your vitamins from healthy foods. It is important to maintain a well-balanced diet.

Check the fluoride content of your water supply by asking local town or city officials. Fluoride supplements are not necessary if the fluoride content in the water supply is greater than 0.6 parts per million. If your water supply changes, check with your doctor or dentist to determine if extra fluoride is still necessary.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Store at room temperature away from heat and moisture. Store the drops in the original plastic container. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

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Generic name: Pediatric Multivitamin Drops with Fluoride [ MUL-ti-VYE-ta-min-with-FLOR-ide ]
Brand names: Poly-Vi-Flor, Quflora Pediatric, Tri-Vi-Flor, Tri-Vi-Floro
Drug class: Vitamin and mineral combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 5, 2023.

Uses of Pediatric Multivitamin Drops with Fluoride:

• It is used to help growth and good health.
• Fluoride may be in the vitamin to prevent tooth decay.

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Pediatric Multivitamin Drops with Fluoride?

• If your child is allergic to pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride; any part of pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell the doctor about the allergy
  and what signs your child had.
• If your child has any of these health problems: Bone problems, joint problems, kidney problems, or ulcers.
• If your drinking water contains enough fluoride for your child. Talk with the doctor if you are not sure.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride.

Tell the doctor and pharmacist about all of your child’s drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must
check to make sure that it is safe for your child to take pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride with all of his/her drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or
change the dose of any drug your child takes without checking with the doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Pediatric Multivitamin Drops with Fluoride?

For all patients taking pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride:

• Tell all of your child’s health care providers that your child is taking pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride. This includes your child’s doctors, nurses,
  pharmacists, and dentists.
• This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your child’s health care providers and lab workers that your child takes pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride.
• Your child’s dose may depend on how old your child is. Talk with the doctor if you are not sure how much of pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride to give to your
  child.
• Tell the dentist if your child’s teeth become stained or spotted.
• Take care of your child’s teeth. See a dentist often.
• This medicine may cause harm if a large amount is swallowed. If a large amount of pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control
  center right away.
• Different brands of pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride may be for use in different ages of children. Talk with the doctor before giving pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride to a child.
• Do not give products that have calcium like dairy products within 2 hours of pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride.
• Do not give products that have aluminum or magnesium like some antacids within 2 hours of pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride.
• Purified water may not have fluoride.

If your child is pregnant or breast-feeding a baby:

• Talk with the doctor if your child is pregnant, becomes pregnant, or is breast-feeding a baby. You will need to talk about the benefits and
  risks to your child and the baby.

How is this medicine (Pediatric Multivitamin Drops with Fluoride) best taken?

Give pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride as ordered by your child’s doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• Give pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride with or without food. Give with food if it causes an upset stomach.
• Some drugs may need to be given with food or on an empty stomach. For some drugs, it does not matter. Check with your pharmacist about how
  to give pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride to your child.
• Measure liquid doses carefully. Use the measuring device that comes with pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride.
• Shake well before use.
• Some products may be mixed with formula, fruit juice, or other food or liquids. Some products may need to be put right in your child’s
  mouth. Be sure you know how to give pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride to your child.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Give a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time for your child’s next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your child’s normal time.
• Do not give 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your
child’s doctor or get medical help right away if your child has any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side
effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing;
  tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue,
  or throat.
• Change in look of teeth or gums.

What are some other side effects of Pediatric Multivitamin Drops with Fluoride?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your child’s doctor or get
medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother your child or do not go away:

• Upset stomach or throwing up.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your child’s doctor. Call your child’s
doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was
taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Pediatric Multivitamin Drops with Fluoride?

• Store in the original container at room temperature.
• Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.
• Protect from heat and light.
• Keep lid tightly closed.
• Do not freeze.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your
  pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer

• If your child’s symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your child’s doctor.
• Do not share your child’s drug with others and do not give anyone else’s drug to your child.
• Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. If you have any questions about pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride, please talk with your child’s doctor,
  nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride, please talk
  with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was
  taken, how much, and when it happened.

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ranking of the top 10 inexpensive and effective remedies according to the KP

Problems with teeth and gums may indicate a lack of vitamins, macro- and microelements, collagen and other biologically active substances. To compensate for their deficiency, you can use various dietary supplements, drugs and vitamin-mineral complexes.

Research shows vitamins A, D, C and B, calcium and fluoride to help strengthen teeth and restore gum health ¹ .

Vitamin A deficiency can lead to tooth mobility, impaired salivation processes, uneven tooth enamel, and diseases of the oral mucosa. Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, which are important for teeth and bones, and for the healing of inflammatory gum tissues.

Vitamin C deficiency increases the risk of gum damage. And this nutrient, combined with vitamin E, enhances the immune defense of the gums and prevents the reproduction of microorganisms in the oral cavity.

B vitamins contribute to the maintenance of a healthy muscular and skeletal system, which contributes to the formation of the correct structure of the teeth and strong gums. If they are not enough in the body, then the teeth become loose and eventually fall out ¹ . Vitamins E, K and PP also improve the health of teeth and gums.

Top 10 inexpensive vitamins to strengthen teeth and gums according to KP

We have selected 10 vitamins to strengthen teeth and gums. Before buying medicines and dietary supplements, it is better to consult a doctor who will recommend suitable vitamins for strengthening teeth, taking into account the age and health of a particular person.

Calcium D3 (Uralbiopharm)

Bioadditive is available in the form of tablets and contains calcium and vitamin D3, which helps the macronutrient to be absorbed. The right combination of these components contributes to the maintenance of healthy bones and teeth. In addition, dietary supplements can positively affect the condition of the skin, nails and hair.

Contraindications : individual intolerance to the components, pregnancy, age under 18 years.

Calcium D3 Vitanium

This complex contains vitamins D3 and K1, which contribute to better absorption of calcium. The supplement is designed to compensate for the lack of these micronutrients, strengthen bone tissue and tooth enamel, and prevent osteoporosis. Components of dietary supplements also help to strengthen the immune system, maintain the health of the nervous and cardiovascular systems.

Contraindications : individual intolerance to the components, children under 3 years of age.

Doppelherz Active Magnesium + Calcium + D3

Vitamin-mineral complex contains magnesium, calcium, vitamins D3 and B2. These components contribute to maintaining the health of the cardiovascular, nervous and immune systems, as well as maintaining normal bone and dental tissue.

Contraindications : individual intolerance, pregnancy, breast-feeding, children under 14 years of age.

Complivit Calcium D3

Chewable tablet contains calcium carbonate and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). This vitamin complex helps to regulate the exchange of calcium and phosphates in the body, promotes the formation and mineralization of bone and dental tissue, but it has quite a few contraindications.

Contraindications : hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria, calcium nephrourolithiasis, hypervitaminosis D, decalcifying tumors, osteoporosis, active pulmonary tuberculosis, severe renal failure, children under 3 years of age, hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Detrimax Tetra

Dietary supplement contains vitamin D3 in the form of cholecalciferol. This vitamin is important for the normal functioning of the musculoskeletal, endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, nervous, digestive systems, and has a positive effect on reproductive function. It can also help strengthen teeth by activating the production of dentin, the main hard tissue component of teeth.

Contraindications : individual intolerance to the components of the product, age up to 18 years.

Calcium-D3 Nycomed

The drug is available as chewable tablets in different flavors: mint, orange, watermelon and strawberry. Each tablet contains 1250 mg of calcium carbonate and 2 mg of colecalciferol concentrate (vitamin D3). The drug regulates the exchange of phosphorus and calcium in the body, helps to strengthen bone tissue, and is also necessary for the mineralization of teeth.

Contraindications : hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria, nephrolithiasis, hypervitaminosis D, severe renal failure, active tuberculosis, hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, soy or peanuts.

Vitamin D-3 (NOW)

The main component of the supplement is vitamin D3. It helps maintain healthy bones and teeth, supports the immune system, and is important for the nervous system. The product is available in the form of soft gelatin capsules to be taken with water.

Contraindications : individual intolerance to the components, pregnancy, breast-feeding, children under 18 years of age.

DentoBLIS

Lozenges contain vitamin D3 in the form of colecalciferol and live bacteria Streptococcus salivarius M18, which are representatives of the healthy microflora of the oral cavity. Vitamin D3 strengthens tooth enamel, while Streptococcus salivarius inhibits the activity of pathogenic microorganisms, helping to reduce the formation of tartar.

Contraindications : individual intolerance to the components of the product, children under 3 years of age.

Collagen Ultra-Plus Calcium-D

Dietary supplement serves as an additional source of collagen, calcium, vitamin C and D3. The dietary supplement is available in the form of a powder for the preparation of a solution with an apple flavor. It helps to strengthen bones and recover from injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Also, the active components of the complex can improve the condition of teeth and nails.

Contraindications : children under 18 years of age, pregnancy, breastfeeding, individual intolerance to components, increased blood clotting.

California Gold Nutrition Vitamin D3

The supplement is available in fruit and berry flavored chewable lozenges. The main component is vitamin D3 in the form of cholecalciferol.

The product helps to strengthen bones and teeth, maintain immunity, assimilate calcium and phosphorus in the body, and is also recommended for the prevention of bone problems and colds.

Contraindications : individual intolerance to dietary supplement components, children under 4 years of age.

How to choose vitamins to strengthen teeth and gums

The best option is to first consult with your doctor, who will recommend the drug and dosage. You may have to take tests to understand what vitamins and minerals are missing in the body.

When buying, keep in mind that the amount of active substance on the label can be indicated per tablet (capsule) or per serving. A serving may contain several capsules. For example, the label says “magnesium content in 1 tablet is 100 mg.” Or “Serving size 2 tablets, calcium 1 g (1,000 mg)”, which means “daily dose of 2 tablets, contains 1000 mg of calcium.” Given this information, you can correctly calculate how much and what drugs to drink so that the body receives the daily dose of vitamins and minerals recommended by the doctor.

Reviews of doctors about vitamins for strengthening teeth and gums

Many doctors believe that taking vitamin-mineral complexes helps to improve the condition of gums and teeth. But at the same time, experts add that one should not rely only on pills. Adequate nutrition and careful hygiene are also necessary. In addition, many dental problems occur against the background of other diseases that must be treated.

Popular Questions and Answers

Going to the dentist is a rather expensive and not too joyful event. Therefore, many would like to maintain healthy teeth and gums without visiting a doctor. Our experts – family dentist Olga Nikitina , dentist Nikolai Ozhereliev , MD Vladimir Podkhomutnikov and sanitary doctor Nikolai Dubinin — answer the most popular questions about dental care at home.

What is missing in the body if teeth deteriorate?

— Dental health requires calcium, phosphorus, vitamins D, C, E and group B. Deficiency of these micronutrients is a common cause of dental disease.

Signs of vitamin D deficiency may include periodontitis or gingivitis. With a lack of calcium, tooth enamel becomes thin and brittle, and therefore more vulnerable to caries. Moreover, even the jaw bone itself becomes less dense, and the teeth may begin to fall out. It is important to understand that calcium will only be absorbed by the body with sufficient intake of protein and vitamin D.

Vitamin C is responsible for the health of the gums and oral mucosa. If it is not enough, then the gums begin to become inflamed and bleed. There may be plaque and bad breath.

For the health of the oral cavity, vitamin E is also necessary, which is important for tissue regeneration, healing of wounds on the mucous membrane. Fighting gingivitis and periodontitis helps to consume a sufficient amount of B vitamins. With a deficiency of vitamin A, the surface of the teeth becomes as if rough, saliva production decreases, and dry mouth occurs.

I must say that it is almost impossible to determine the deficiency of one or another micronutrient “by eye”. The exact answer can only be given by the results of a blood test.

How to strengthen teeth at home?

— Proper care is very important. You need to brush your teeth at least twice a day. At the same time, brushing your teeth at night is especially important, because during the day we accumulate a large number of microbes, microelements, and food debris in our mouths. If all this is not removed from the oral cavity, then the formation of caries, inflammation of the gums will begin.

In addition, after the evening cleansing, the composition of saliva improves, and at night it begins to restore tooth enamel and oral mucosa, where there are microtraumas or inflammatory processes. And when this whole mechanism turns on, we wake up in the morning, and we have no bad breath. Therefore, there is no need to run to brush your teeth.

After breakfast and lunch, you can rinse your mouth with water, use foam or mouthwash. These products contain components that protect our teeth from caries and dissolve soft plaque. It is very important that no food remains on the teeth, which creates a favorable environment for the development of bacteria, and hence caries.

Each brushing should take 3 minutes. You simply won’t have time to clean every tooth from all sides faster. Many dentists recommend using an irrigator. A jet of water under pressure allows you to qualitatively wash the interdental spaces, removing plaque and food debris from there, which the toothbrush could not cope with. In addition, the irrigator massages the gums very effectively, improving their blood circulation, and this is important for strong teeth. Also, when brushing your teeth, do not forget about dental floss or floss.

The toothbrush is selected according to the condition of the tooth enamel and gums. You need to change it at least once every three months, or immediately after you have experienced a viral or infectious disease.

What kind of food is good for teeth?

– Healthy foods rich in calcium, vitamin D3, magnesium, phosphorus and fat soluble vitamins. First of all, these are products from goat and cow milk: kefir, yogurt, cheese and butter. Healthy teeth and gums need fish, bone broth, meat, eggs, legumes. Do not forget about raw and cooked vegetables, fruits and greens. But it is better to refuse fast food, industrial sweets and semi-finished products.

References :

1. Tumanyan G. Ts., Markvo LI Influence of vitamins and some micronutrients on dental health // Aspects of life safety and medicine. – 2017. – S. 85-88. https://www.elibrary.ru/download/elibrary_32793998_65278756.pdf

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Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms What vitamins do I need? Additives Enamel remineralization

A beautiful smile is one of the main components of an attractive appearance and non-verbal communication language. To attract people with an attractive smile, you need to have beautiful and healthy teeth. As such, they can be preserved by the presence of a balance of nutrients in the body. What vitamins for teeth and gums should be consumed and where to get them, we will consider in detail in this article.

Vitamins are organic compounds involved in the life of the body. They are indispensable for maintaining health and the proper functioning of life-supporting processes in general. Vitamins come from the environment, or are synthesized in the body itself.

Vitamin deficiency

Lack of vitamins in the body leads to dysfunction of various organs and processes. This greatly affects the quality of life and the appearance of a person. As for the state of the oral cavity, one of the signs of a lack of vitamins is the condition of the teeth, in which they begin to break down and fall out, another is inflammation of the gums. In addition, dryness and burning sensation in the mouth, a change in taste perception, roughness of the teeth, and an increase in the sensitivity of the enamel may appear. The lack of vitamins is especially strongly felt during tooth loss, of course, such a process is already accompanied by the presence of additional diseases.

The cause of dental diseases can be malnutrition with useful substances. For example, the lack of such components as: vitamin D, calcium, fluorine, phosphorus, magnesium. At the initial stage, dark spots, grooves, and depressions appear on the teeth. The enamel becomes very thin, and then the tooth begins to crumble. To stop this process, you need to know what vitamins to drink if your teeth are crumbling.

Minerals and vitamins to strengthen teeth

To prevent, and not treat teeth and diseases of the oral cavity in general, you need to feed your body with the optimal amount of vitamins and minerals. This requires a balanced diet, if necessary – the use of special vitamin complexes and supplements, thorough oral hygiene and a visit to the dental office for preventive purposes.

Let’s start by finding out what vitamins your teeth lack for a healthy smile:

• Vitamin D . It contributes to the normal absorption of calcium and phosphorus. Not a single vitamin-mineral complex can do without it. You can get vitamin D from meat, fish oil, eggs, olive oil, butter, and sun exposure.

• Vitamin E . It’s an antioxidant. It is needed for tissue repair and protection against free radicals. Vitamin E is found in greens, nuts, fish, sunflower seeds, avocados, and dairy products.

• Vitamin A . This is the main vitamin that strengthens teeth and prevents gum disease. It can be found in orange and green fruits, especially carrots, kale, spinach, eggs, and fish.

• Vitamins B2, B3, B12 . These are useful vitamins for tooth enamel. They also prevent inflammation of the soft tissues of the oral cavity. In sufficient quantities there are B vitamins in fish, dairy products, spinach, almonds, meat.

• Vitamin C . Essential for gum health. Such a serious illness as scurvy occurs precisely because of a lack of vitamin C. In addition, it prevents the occurrence of plaque. The source of vitamin C is: strawberries, broccoli, rose hips, black currants and, of course, citrus fruits.

With the exception of vitamins, you need to use minerals to strengthen your teeth. They are equally important for maintaining healthy teeth and a smile in general. Let’s consider the main ones:

• Phosphorus . This is a necessary component for the preservation of dense enamel. The body takes it from fish, meat, nuts, dried fruits, buckwheat.
• Calcium . Along with phosphorus, it is the main component of the tooth and is necessary for the bone tissue of the teeth. If there is not enough calcium in the body, then it begins to “wash out” of the bones. Therefore, it is very important to maintain its level at a high level. Calcium is found in seafood, leafy greens, seeds, legumes, nuts.
• Potassium . It is essential for bone formation, including jaw bones and blood clotting. Potassium is absorbed from bananas, legumes, dairy products, greens.
• Magnesium . This mineral protects and strengthens tooth enamel. Magnesium is found in leafy vegetables, dried apricots, wheat germ, and apples.
• Zinc . With its help, the level of bacteria in the oral cavity is controlled. With an increased concentration of bacteria, carious and inflammatory processes can begin. High zinc content in red meat, mushrooms, pumpkin seeds and all types of legumes.
• Iodine . It promotes the absorption of calcium, which means it is necessary for the growth of teeth and maintaining them in a strong condition. The main source of iodine is seaweed, seafood, especially shellfish, and garlic.

Dental additives

Usually, the human body takes all the necessary vitamins and minerals from food. However, in some circumstances this balance can be upset, namely:

• if necessary, follow a special diet where a person cannot completely cover the need for vitamins;
• for certain diseases or surgical interventions.