Vitamin D Deficiency and Oral Health Because our teeth are made of bones, it is logical that the amount of vitamin D one consumes is important for their oral health. Lack of vitamin D can lead to dental caries, and weak or brittle teeth that easily break, chip, and crack.
Vitamin D plays a key role in bone and tooth mineralization, and when levels are unregulated it can lead to the “rachitic tooth”, which is a defective and hypomineralized organ highly susceptible to fracture and decay [35,36].
Medical Conditions: Some health concerns can lead to weak, brittle teeth, including osteoporosis, eating disorders, and gastroesophageal acid reflux disease (GERD).
Vitamin B12 helps to form red blood cells, which carry oxygen to the tissues in your mouth. It also helps to break down homocysteine, an amino acid that can damage tooth enamel. A lack of Vitamin B12 can lead to bad breath, mouth ulcers, and the detachment of the connective tissues supporting your teeth.
Broken down teeth can be the result of decay, neglect, structural weakening because of large cavities and fillings, failed dental restorations, trauma and sometimes simply wear and tear.
The primary cause of rotting in teeth is plaque formed by a collection of bacteria in the mouth. The bacteria collect as a sticky film on the teeth, and with time becomes plaque resulting in rotten teeth. The sugary foods and drinks that we take produce acid, facilitating the formation of plaque.
Once enamel wears away, it can't repair itself1. However, it is possible to repair and strengthen weakened enamel – a process known as 'remineralization' – and protect your teeth from future erosion.
Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Weakness, tiredness, or lightheadedness. Heart palpitations and shortness of breath. Pale skin. A smooth tongue.
Eat More Enamel-Strengthening Foods
As the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests, dairy products are a great calcium source, but many vegetables also are calcium-rich. Soybeans in edamame and tofu, broccoli rabe, kale and other leafy greens are leading non-dairy options for adding calcium to your diet.
Zinc deficiency can manifest as non-specific oral ulceration, stomatitis (painful mouth) or white tongue coating. Rarely, it can cause angular cheilitis (sores at the corners of the mouth) and burning mouth syndrome (mouth or tongue soreness).
If left untreated, anemia can impact your dental health by weakening teeth, leaving them prone to decay. The gums are also more likely to become infected due to a lack of vitamins.
Adequate vitamin D and calcium make bones and teeth denser and far stronger, which helps prevent fractures and cracks. You can find vitamin D in eggs, fish and dairy products like cheese and fortified milk.
A lack of vitamin B12 can cause neurological problems (issues affecting your nervous system), such as: vision problems. memory loss. pins and needles (paraesthesia)
Vitamin B12 deficiency can indeed lead to weight gain. But the weight gain is not a direct result of the deficiency. Instead, vitamin B12 deficiency causes lethargy or lack of energy, and in turn, inactivity causes weight gain.
There are certain foods that also need a cut-down in case of vitamin B12 deficiency. “Some foods and drinks can interfere with vitamin B complex intake like alcohol, caffeine and processed foods, etc should be avoided completely,” Shah added.
Dental Filling or Bonding
If you have chipped off just a small piece of tooth enamel, your dentist may repair the damage with a filling. If the repair is to a front tooth or can be seen when you smile, your dentist will likely use a procedure called bonding, which uses a tooth-colored composite resin.
Hypomineralisation is the technical term for chalky teeth. Typically, hypomineralization occurs when the tooth enamel on the molars is lacking the proper minerals and starts to feel chalky. Some signs of hypomineralization are obvious, while others are more difficult to detect.
Tooth enamel tends to wear away with aging, making the teeth vulnerable to damage and decay. Tooth loss is the major reason that older people cannot chew as well and thus may not consume enough nutrients.
Lack of vitamin D can lead to dental caries, and weak or brittle teeth that easily break, chip, and crack. A controlled study made up of 2,827 children found a reduction of 47% in cavities of the children who received vitamin D supplements.