A smile may come natural but a beautiful smile has a stringent dental care routine and a healthy diet behind. You already know what a proper dental care routine comprises of. You also know the food you should snack on. In this post, we will discuss the important vitamins and mineral that make the foundation for strong and healthy teeth.

Calcium
Yes, this is the backbone of teeth and bones. It is important to consume calcium on a daily basis. Let us look at which food items provide calcium:

• Dairy products such as milk and yogurt

• Green vegetables such as spinach
• Soybeans and soy products
• Salmon and sardines

Some other over-the-counter food products also contain good amounts of calcium.

Fluoride
If you have been following this blog regularly, you already know how important fluoride is for your teeth. In countries like ours, fluoride is available in the water we drink. Other sources of fluoride are:

• Tea

• Gelatin
• Fish and other seafood

Vitamin C
Vitamin C helps prevent gum diseases, thus critical for overall oral health. The chief sources of vitamin C are:

• Citrus fruits such as lemon, guava, mango, pineapple

• Vegetables such as tomatoes, cauliflower, papaya

Vitamin D
Vitamin D helps the absorption of calcium in our bodies. The best way to get vitamin D is to get a regular dose of sunlight. You don’t need to burn yourself for that. Just make sure you are out in the sun a few minutes everyday. The food rich in vitamin D are:

• Fish

• Egg yolk
• Milk
• Soy drinks
• Lever

Happy smiling!

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