In order for the child's teeth to be strong and not be affected by caries, it is important to maintain them with vitamins and mineral compounds. Therefore, every mother should find out which vitamins are important for children's teeth and how to get them from food or from vitamin supplements.
What vitamins are needed for teeth and gums
Strengthening teeth
The most important vitamins for teeth are:
- Vitamin A. It is important for bone growth, protein synthesis, and new cell formation. With a lack of this vitamin, both the bones of the child and his teeth suffer. Deficiency of vitamin A can lead to curvature of the teeth and the appearance of stomatitis, as well as a decrease in the strength of the enamel. Also lack of retinol can cause malocclusion and tooth loss.
- Vitamin D. It participates in mineral metabolism, affecting the absorption of calcium, therefore, without such a vitamin, the bones and teeth of the child will be less hard and more fragile, and their development will be disrupted. Lack of vitamin D affects the growth of bones and provokes thinning of the enamel.
Among the mineral compounds for strengthening teeth, calcium and phosphorus are the most valuable.
Other minerals are also important for enamel, including:
- iodine,
- zinc,
- sodium,
- potassium,
- iron,
- magnesium.
Strengthening the gums
Along with taking care of the teeth themselves, it is important to take care of the condition of the child's gums, because their diseases can also lead to damage to the teeth and even their loss. To keep the gums of children healthy, the following substances are needed:
- Vitamin C. Its lack negatively affects the condition of the gums, causing bleeding and ulcerative lesions. As a result, the child develops bad breath and loosened teeth.
- B vitamins. Among them, B12, B1, B6 and B2 are the most important for gum health, as their deficiency provokes an inflammatory process in the mouth.
- Vitamin E. With a lack of it, the gums become inflamed, and their damage heals worse.
- Vitamin PP. It protects the gums from gingivitis and stomatitis.
- Vitamin K. A sufficient amount of it prevents bleeding gums.
Products for strengthening teeth
Food is the main source of vitamins that strengthen children's teeth and gums. To prevent diseases of the oral cavity and maintain the teeth of a child, his diet should include:
- Dairy.
- Wheat, oatmeal and other grains.
- Butter.
- Eggs.
- Meat products.
- Fish and seafood.
- Citrus fruits, grapes, black currants and other fruits as well as berries.
- Rosehip.
- Cabbage, tomatoes, peppers, carrots and other vegetables.
- Greens.
- Vegetable oil.
Vitamin complexes for teeth
If parents want to supplement their children's diet with supplements that contain vitamins and minerals important for teeth, they often choose vitamins with calcium and also with phosphorus. The most popular are the following complexes:
- Vitamishki Calcium +. This supplement is produced in the form of delicious gummy bears, which are given to children from 3 years of age. The drug includes vitamin D, calcium and phosphorus, therefore it has a positive effect on the condition of the teeth.
- Alphabet... Vitamins that strengthen teeth and gum mucosa are present in all complexes of this brand. Their advantage is the separation of nutrients into several daily doses, each of which combines substances that are better absorbed together. For the child's teeth in vitamins Alphabet Our Baby is intended for sachets with calcium and vitamins B5, B12, D and B9. In other complexes of the Alphabet there are yellow or white tablets, which are based on calcium and vitamin D3. They also contain vitamins K, B12, B5, H, B9 and chromium.
- Multi-tabs Kid Calcium +. Such a multivitamin complex for children 2-7 years old gives the child 13 vitamin compounds, as well as 7 minerals, among which there are important for dental tissues.
- Complivit Calcium D3. These orange-flavored chewable tablets for children over 3 years of age contain vitamin D3 and calcium carbonate.
To strengthen the teeth, the child can also be given the complexes Pikovit, Vitrum, Supradin, Kinder biovital, Kalcemin and others, paying attention to the content of vitamins A, E, D, group B and other substances useful for teeth and gums.
A balanced diet for the child is important. For more details, see the program of Dr. Komarovsky.
