Are You Getting Your Dose Of D?

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Most people know that Vitamin D is vital for healthy teeth and bones, but many of us still don’t get adequate amounts. This post from OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City is a friendly reminder to our friends and patients—especially expectant mothers—about the importance of Vitamin D.

Here is a sampling of Vitamin D findings:

  • Several recent reports demonstrate a significant association between periodontal health and the intake of Vitamin D.
  • Researchers who took a second look at a series of clinical trials conducted on 2,000 children in several countries between the 1920s and 1980s determined Vitamin D — which we often garner from sunlight — was associated with around a 50 percent reduction in the incidence of tooth decay.
  • Inadequate Vitamin D levels in pregnant women may be associated with dental caries in their children during the first year of life.
  • The sun is an excellent source of Vitamin D, but it is hard to quantify how much Vitamin D you get from time in the sun and the risk of skin cancer may outweigh the benefits. Food first, says Baylor College of Medicine dietitian Keli Hawthorne. Supplements can fill in the gaps but it is always better to try to meet your nutritional needs with foods that contain fiber, phytonutrients, and so much more.

We encourage all of our patients to practice preventative medicine by eating a healthy diet complete with all vital nutrients.

At OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, our services include general and cosmetic dentistry. Call to schedule an appointment with us today!

Contact OKC Smiles:

405-634-7303

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13900 S Western Ave, Suite 300
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
73170

 

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