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Dental implants are the best tooth replacement option out there. Since they replace the roots of the missing teeth, they allow for a wide range of benefits that you can’t achieve with dentures or dental bridges. One of the most notable pros is their impressive success rate of over 95%. To do this, it’s important that you follow your aftercare instructions and get all of the vitamins and minerals you need.
Why Is Vitamin D Necessary for Dental Implants?
Vitamin D is necessary to maintain healthy bones and teeth. This vitamin helps your body regulate the amount of phosphate and calcium it has. These two materials are required for excellent oral health. Without vitamin D, you would develop a severe calcium deficiency leading you to experience various problems, including tooth decay and gum disease. When you have those issues, it is much less likely that you will support healthy dental implants. Calcium deficiency doesn’t just affect your smile. It has also been associated with other serious issues, like depression, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, and cancer.
How Do You Get Enough Vitamin D?
The most effective way to get vitamin D is by absorbing it through the sun. By spending enough time outside, you can see huge changes in the amount of vitamin D and calcium your body has. The amount of time required for a sufficient amount of vitamin D absorption varies from person to person. This is due to the wide range of skin tones that absorb the sun’s rays at different paces. People who have darker skin tone shave more melanin, which protects the body from overexposure. Because of this, those with darker complexions need anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours more than Caucasians, who only need about 10 to 3- minutes a few times per week.
How Else Can You Get Vitamin D?
Sunlight is the best way for your body to absorb vitamin D, but there are also some foods that provide it.
- Fatty fish and seafood
- Fortified cow’s milk
- Egg yolks
- Portabella mushrooms
If you have concerns regarding your vitamin D levels, you can always get them checked through your primary care provider. If they are on the low side, your doctor might recommend an over-the-counter supplement or give you a prescription.
Getting all of the necessary vitamins and minerals that you need is essential for the health of your dental implants and natural teeth. By spending some time in the sun and enjoying foods rich in vitamin D, you can set your dental implants up for success.
About the Practice
At Baytown Gentle Dental, Dr. Ashraf Seif and Dr. Nilesh Jindal work together to treat patients in the Baytown community. With their combined experience and expertise, patients can get pretty much anything they need under one roof. They complete the entire dental implant process in-house, so patients don’t need to work with outside providers. For more information or to schedule a consultation, visit their website or call (281) 837-9122.