Nutrition and Oral Health: A Mini Review
Nireeksha . *
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte University, Deralakatte, Mangalore-575018, Karnataka, India.
Mithra N. Hegde
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte University, Deralakatte, Mangalore-575018, Karnataka, India.
Suchetha Kumari N.
Department of Biochemistry, K. S. Hegde Medical Academy Nitte University, Deralakatte, Mangalore-575018, Karnataka, India.
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Abstract
Nutrition is a part of systemic health in maintaining an equilibrium between the healthy and ill status. As a part of our regular diet and intake as supplements it plays a major role in maintaining oral health .this article focuses on role of various nutrients that play a major role in maintain oral health.
Keywords: Nutrients, oral health, vitamin C, vitamin D.