What Builds a Healthy Smile?

WE ALL KNOW how important daily brushing and flossing are to a growing child’s smile. We know about scheduling regular dental appointments, and hopefully we know that cutting back on sugar and keeping it to mealtimes instead of snacks throughout the day is also important. But what about the vitamins and minerals that help build those healthy smiles in the first place?

Vitamins for Oral Health

What keeps saliva flowing so it can protect our teeth and gums? Vitamin A! Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps our bodies heal and fight inflammation. When kids don’t get enough, their gums could become more prone to bleeding and their teeth can become looser.

Vitamin D signals our intestines to absorb vitamins into the bloodstream and helps our bones stay dense and strong. Vitamins B2, 3, and 12 are important for reducing the risk of developing canker sores in the mouth, and B3 also helps us convert food into energy.

How About Those Minerals?

Calcium is great for building strong teeth and bones, and magnesium helps the body absorb it. We need iron to maintain good oxygen levels in our cells. Finally, zinc helps us fight oral bacteria and plaque by making it harder for it to build up along the gumline.

We’re here to help you build a healthy smile!

About Aparna Sadineni, DDS, FAACD, MAGD, FIOCI

Dr. Sadineni has over 20+ years of experience providing excellent, gentle dental care in a friendly and caring environment. She keeps up to date with the latest advances in the dental field by attending many continuing education courses throughout the country.

Dr. Sadineni achieved Fellow Member status at the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. She strives to achieve the most beautiful, natural-looking results possible, so that when you leave her office, you have a smile you can't wait to share with the world.