What your dentist won’t tell you to prevent cavities, bad breath, gum disease and have straight teeth.

The 8 MOST IMPORTANT NUTRIENTS for DENTAL health (plus why and how to get enough of each):

1. VITAMIN D

• Promotes calcium absorption
• Allows for production of antimicrobial peptides (kills bacteria + reduces plaque)
• Promotes saliva secretion (antibacterial, anti-plaque)
• Directly aids in enamel and dentin regeneration

Vitamin D protects against cavities.

Saliva from people taking 1,000 IU vitamin D/day:

◦ Remineralized teeth that were dipped in acid
◦ Nearly completely restored the hardness of teeth

Even low doses of vitamin D have been shown to cut cavity risk by ~50%.

Sunlight is the most important source of vitamin D.

>40 ng/mL (>100 nmol/L) in the blood would be optimal,

but almost no one reaches that amount, so supplementing is helpful.

5,000 IU / day can be a good start while monitoring levels.

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I've written extensively about the important of vitamin D here:

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2. VITAMIN K2

◆ Antimicrobial
◆ Supports tooth (& bone) remineralization
◆ Prevents bleeding

K2 status is inversely related to:

⬩Severity of gum inflammation
⬩Plaque index
⬩Bleeding
⬩Depth of tooth pocket

K2 is primarily in hard cheeses, egg yolks, and beef liver.

I also think supplementing can be beneficial if trying to optimize.

5-10 mg can be a good start, and it is very safe.

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3. FOLATE (Vitamin B9)

◇ Important for immune defense of bacterial pathogens
◇ Prevents canker sores,
◇ Prevents swollen/inflamed tongue,
◇ Stops chapped lips, cracking of the mouth
◇ Reduces bleeding, gingivitis

Folate is in:

◇ Liver
◇ Egg yolks
◇ Green vegetables
◇ Orange juice
◇ Legumes

4. CALCIUM

Calcium is the mineral of the structural component of the alveolar bone and enamel, hydroxyapatite.

Most people do not get enough, getting over 1 gram daily would be optimal.

• Milk
• Cheese
• Fish bones
• Greens
• Yogurt

5. ZINC

Zinc supports the proliferation + differentiation of cells.

This is important in tissues that rapidly turn over, so the immune system, skin, tongue, gums, etc.

☆ Vital for proper formation of the tongue
☆ Needed for saliva production
☆ Reduces gum inflammation

I've written more on the importance of zinc, how it works and how to get enough + supplement here:

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6. VITAMIN A

• Promotes wound healing (preventing bleeding)
• Prevents gingivitis
• Required for glycoproteins synthesis (prevents plaque buildup)
• Increases saliva output

Vitamin A works with vitamins D and K2 to promote tooth regeneration

High vitamin A foods:

◈ Beef liver (maximum 8 oz / week)
◈ Egg yolks
◈ Whole milk
◈ Cheese

You can supplement, though it is a bit trickier.

I've written about that, plus the other benefits of vitamin A here:

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7. PROTEIN

Teeth are not just minerals, they also contain quite a bit of protein, and without enough, the teeth cannot regenerate properly.

It's also:

☆ Needed for saliva production
☆ Needed for immune system maturation, defense against bacterial pathogens

8. VITAMIN C

◈ Vital for collagen formation - which lines the gums, mouth and is even in teeth
◈ Prevents gum disease
◈ Antioxidant, protecting all structural facets of dental health

High vitamin C foods:

• Fruits + fruit juices (especially orange)
• Peppers
• Greens
• Potatoes

You can also supplement. I've written about how to do so, plus the other benefits of vitamin C here:

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It's crazy how little this is talked about, but this is really the foundation of dental health and could save people tons of trouble in the future.

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Dental health is often a reflection of your health as a whole, and there's more that goes into it than just nutrients.

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