[Dental News] How does calcium deficiency affect teeth?
- Date : 2021.03.25
Calcium is a vital nutrient in our body.
More than 99% of calcium stored in our teeth and bones to build it strong.
Calcium plays a role in making the jawbones healthy and keeping bones strong.
To strengthen teeth and bones, it is also
important for making the body’s blood vessels, muscles function properly.
Having enough calcium is important for
people of all ages.
Unfortunately, many people are simply not getting enough calcium from their daily diets.
Calcium deficiency, known as
hypocalcemia, is a global health problem.
This deficiency may be due to various
factors, including
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Lack of calcium
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hormonal changes
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certain genetic factors
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dietary intolerance to food
rich in calcium
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medications that may decrease
calcium absorption.
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poor calcium intake over a long
period of time
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malnutrition &
malabsorption
*Malnutrition is when you are not getting enough nutrients.
*Malabsorption is when your body can’t absorb the vitamins and minerals.
Early-stage calcium deficiency may not appear any symptoms or
signs.
But, if you have low calcium intake and if it goes on for long enough,
it can increase your risk of serious disease like periodontal disease.
Related studies have shown that people who do not have enough calcium in their diet are
more than fifty percent more likely to develop gum disease than people who have enough calcium in their diet.
Symptoms of calcium deficiency include:
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cavities, tooth decay
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tooth erosion quickly
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low bone density(=osteoporosis)
*Osteoporosis does not just affect bones, it can also affect teeth.
Because it can cause the jaw bone to become weak.
If the jaw bones become less dense, the teeth may loosen and fall out.
When jaw bone becomes weak, this can cause teeth to loosen in their
sockets and fall out.
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weak or brittle teeth &
fingernails
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irritated gums
-
depression
- muscle spasms
Then,
how to intake insufficient calcium and strengthen our teeth enamel?
How
to prevent calcium deficiency?
There are 3 best steps that can be taken to keep teeth healthy.
These 3 steps are easy to follow.
Don’t worry! just follow HASS!
1.
The most common treatment is
adding more calcium to your diet.
There
are many fruits and vegetables with high calcium such as :
milk,
orange, tofu, almond, cheese, yogurt, and other food.
Food
high in calcium can help protect against dental erosion.
Focus on eating calcium-rich foods with plenty of bone-friendly
nutrients!
2. Taking calcium vitamins is also a good way to prevent the calcium
deficiency.
3. You can use special toothpaste which strengthens tooth enamel.
Practicing the above methods well,
let’s prevent calcium deficiency disease & keep your teeth healthy.