Essential Minerals and Vitamins for Teeth Health

When you think of oral health, you probably think about brushing and flossing regularly, visits to the dentist, and even mouthwash if you're feeling adventurous. But did you know that the vitamins and minerals you get through your diet or supplementation are also crucial for your chompers? That's why Nature Made^® provides a variety of minerals and vitamins for teeth health, including Vitamin D, Magnesium, and Advanced Multivitamins which are a good source of Calcium and Magnesium!^†

Essential Nutrients for Teeth Health

Vitamin D

One important vitamin for teeth health support is Vitamin D. What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is an essential vitamin our body mainly receives through the skin's exposure to sunlight. Vitamin D is also present in some foods, but it's estimated that 95% of Americans don't receive enough Vitamin D from their diet alone, and nearly one-third are Vitamin D deficient.[1,2] Check out this blog to see how much Vitamin D do you need per day. While Vitamin D may mostly be known for its immune system support, it also supports your bone and tooth health! This is in part because Vitamin D helps improve Calcium absorption. A lifetime of ads might remind you that Calcium is present in your teeth and bones, and providing your body with Calcium is essential for keeping them strong. Vitamin D helps you absorb more of the Calcium you might get through your diet or supplements, allowing your body to use more of it. It is recommended to get 15 minutes outside exposing your skin to sunlight every day to provide your body with Vitamin D.[7] Foods like fortified cereals, egg yolks, and fatty fish can also provide a dietary source of this vitamin. Vitamin D supplements like Nature Made^® D3 Gummies can help provide your body with a daily source of Vitamin D to aid in Calcium absorption!^†

Magnesium

Magnesium is an essential mineral found in whole grains, dark green leafy vegetables, nuts, and beans. Sure, we all know that, but what's so special about it? Well, Magnesium is one multi-talented mineral, as it's required for more than 300 enzymatic reactions in the body, including helping to convert food into cellular energy and supporting nerve, muscle and heart health. Beyond that, it also supports your teeth! Magnesium is required for your teeth to create hard tooth enamel, which protects your teeth from acidic food and drink.[3] Magnesium ions are essential in the chemical and physical stability of the crystalline structures that make up our hard bones and teeth.[4] If your diet may benefit from a Magnesium supplement to support healthy teeth, check out our High Absorption Magnesium Glycinate Capsules with 200 mg of chelated Magnesium Glycinate for muscle relaxation, heart, nerve, bone and tooth health.^†

Fluoride

Fluoride is a form of the element fluorine, which is a naturally occurring halogen, that is often included in toothpaste and drinking water due to the way it promotes tooth mineralization (the addition of the body's Calcium and phosphorous to our tooth enamel) and helps prevent cavities. Because Fluoride is an ion, it interacts with Calcium Phosphate salts to help increase the structural stability of our bones.[5] The effects of Fluoride on public health have been heavily researched over the years, and the U.S. Public Health Service recommends Fluoride for the prevention of dental cavities.[6] Speak to your dentist or another dental care professional about Fluoride for more up-to-date information on oral health.

Calcium

Calcium! It's good for more than just your bones; when combined with Vitamin D3, Calcium helps support strong bones and teeth. Vitamin D3 helps your body absorb more Calcium, which you might find in your diet in milk, yogurt, cheese, and legumes, along with green vegetables like broccoli and kale. With Nature Made^® Vitamin D3 + K2 Softgels, D3 and K2 work together to produce and activate proteins that support Calcium deposition into your teeth and bones.^†

Tips for Daily Supplementation

You may wonder when to take Vitamin D, Magnesium, or any of your supplements during your day. One of the best ways to incorporate tooth health supplements into your daily routine is by attaching them to a regular meal, like breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Keeping a consistent schedule helps you remember to take your supplements every day, and it ensures that you take them as recommended, with water and a meal, to help with proper absorption. Nature Made^® also offers an Advanced Multivitamin Gummy for Adults, which includes Vitamin D3, Magnesium, and Calcium, along with several other essential vitamin supplements and minerals to help simplify your supplement routine.^†

Smiling Bright with Nature Made^®

Vitamin D, Magnesium, Fluoride and Calcium may be important minerals and vitamins for teeth health support, but they're far from the only thing that's important when taking care of your healthy teeth. Team Nature Made^® recommends using these supplements as part of a full dental health regimen, including regular dental cleaning. Consult your dentist or another dental care professional for advice on the best way to care for your teeth!^†

† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

References

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3. Uwitonze AM, Rahman S, Ojeh N, et al. Oral manifestations of magnesium and vitamin D inadequacy. J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol. 2020;200:105636. doi:10.1016/j.jsbmb.2020.105636
4. Klimuszko E, Orywal K, Sierpinska T, Sidun J, Golebiewska M. Evaluation of calcium and magnesium contents in tooth enamel without any pathological changes: in vitro preliminary study. Odontology. 2018;106(4):369-376. doi:10.1007/s10266-018-0353-6
5. Delage, Ph.D. B, Weaver, Ph.D. C. Bone Health In Brief. Linus Pauling Institute. Published January 11, 2018. Accessed June 11, 2024. https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/health-disease/bone-health-in-brief#fluoride
6. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Panel on Community Water Fluoridation. U.S. Public Health Service Recommendation for Fluoride Concentration in Drinking Water for the Prevention of Dental Caries. Public Health Rep. 2015;130(4):318-331. doi:10.1177/003335491513000408
7. Hollis BW, Wagner CL, Laughlin AK, et al. Vitamin D synthesis following a single bout of sun exposure in older and younger men and women. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2021 Dec 1;106(12):4005-4015. doi: 10.1210/clinem/dgab509.