Dietary Guidance + Dental Wear Flashcards
Vitamins/Minerals associated with bone health
A, C, D, E, K
Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fluoride
Vitamin D + Calcium
work together to help maintain hard tissue and bone.
Vitamin D aids in absorption of Calcium.
Vitamins/Minerals associated with soft tissue health
B, C, E, A
Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Iron, Zinc, Iodine
Glossitis can result from
Vitamin B, Biotin or Folate deficiencies
Vitamin C deficiency
weakened collagen formation, poor wound healing
Vitamin A deficiency
decreased salivary excretion, xerostomia, delayed/impaired wound healing
Vitamin E deficiency
loss of integrity of cell membranes - mucosal tissue
Sodium deficiency
dry/sticky tongue/mouth, thirst
Iron deficiency
pallor, papillae atrophy, glossitis
Iodine deficiency
delayed eruption, enlarged tongue, can alter cranial development
MTHFR Gene Mutation
not able to process certain things (folate) or maybe synthetic supplements
pH of Fluorapatite Enamel
4.5
pH of Hydroxyapetate Enamel
5.5
pH of Cementum + Dentin
6.5
Dental Erosion
hydrogen ions dissolve enamel