{"id":626,"date":"2016-11-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-11-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/template2\/dental-care-blog\/much-calcium-actually-need-2\/"},"modified":"2016-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2016-11-30T00:00:00","slug":"much-calcium-actually-need-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/graystonedental\/dental-care-blog\/much-calcium-actually-need-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Calcium Do We Actually Need?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-805\" src=\"http:\/\/contentlibrary.socialmediafordentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/11\/How-Much-Calcium-Do-We-Need_543.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"543\" height=\"543\" \/>  <strong>WE&#8217;VE ALL HEARD <\/strong>calcium builds strong\u00a0bones and is key to preventing osteoporosis. But did you know taking in the right amount of calcium also has a huge effect on our oral health? <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Calcium Benefits Our Oral Health<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> Does calcium really make a difference\u00a0in our oral health? The answer is yes! Even before we\u2019re born, we begin storing a supply of calcium and other nutrients to grow strong, healthy teeth and bones. \u00a0As we grow older, calcium continues to repair and strengthen our teeth, making them more\u00a0resistant to decay and fortifying them against disease.  Although many\u00a0foods contain calcium, <strong>the best and most easily absorbed source comes straight from milk and dairy products<\/strong>! \u00a0Milk is not only a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en\/us\/oc\/oral-health\/basics\/nutrition-and-oral-health\/article\/is-milk-good-for-your-teeth-1215\" target=\"_blank\">rich source of calcium, but of phosphorous, magnesium, and Vitamin D<\/a>, which combined together coat teeth in a protective film and ward off harmful acids and bacteria-causing cavities, and also\u00a0strengthen and reinforce tooth enamel.  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a0y4iAlYaq0?rel=0\" width=\"543\" height=\"305\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe> <\/p>\n<h3><strong>How Much Calcium Should I Get Each\u00a0Day?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> <strong>How much calcium you need depends on your age and gender.<\/strong>\u00a0Although the amount you need will differ from others you know, including enough calcium in your diet is important to your oral and overall health.  To give you a better idea of just how much you need,\u00a0<strong>one eight ounce glass\u00a0of milk contains around 300 milligrams of calcium<\/strong>. <a href=\"http:\/\/oralhealth.deltadental.com\/22,21396\" target=\"_blank\">Studies show<\/a> that those who consume more than 800 mg of calcium a day are much less likely to develop gum disease.  <a href=\"http:\/\/oralhealth.deltadental.com\/22,21396\" target=\"_blank\">The Dietary Reference Intakes<\/a>\u00a0lists a recommended amount of calcium for every age: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Children<\/strong> ages one to eight\u00a0need anywhere from 500-800 mg a day,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Teens<\/strong> need around 1,300 mg,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adults<\/strong> and nursing mothers ages 19\u00a0to 50 need 1,000 mg,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Older<\/strong> <strong>adults<\/strong> and younger mothers need 1,200 mg or more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>What Are Good Sources Of Calcium?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> Need some inspiration to increase your calcium intake? Try any of these: <\/p>\n<h4>Dairy products<\/h4>\n<p> Milk, cheeses, yogurts, buttermilk, cottage cheese, puddings, and ice cream are an easy (and delicious) way to get calcium. <\/p>\n<h4>Vegetables<\/h4>\n<p> If you or someone you know don\u2019t like dairy or are lactose intolerant, you still have plenty of options to choose from! Broccoli, collard greens, and kale are good, healthy sources of calcium. Collard greens alone provide 268 mg of calcium per cup! <\/p>\n<h4>Other Good Sources<\/h4>\n<p> Looking for other options? Oranges, sardines, white beans, tofu, almonds, and some breakfast cereals and juices are all non-dairy alternatives to get your daily source of calcium! <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Make Calcium A Part Of Your Diet<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> Do your teeth and gums a favor by incorporating the right amount of calcium into your daily diet! Enough calcium coupled with good oral hygiene habits make all of the difference in your smile, and will keep your teeth healthy and strong for years to come. If you have any more questions about your daily calcium intake, call us or let us know in the comments below! <\/p>\n<h4>Thank you to all of our wonderful patients!<\/h4>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #d9d9d9;\">The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.<\/span><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>WE&#8217;VE ALL HEARD <\/strong>calcium builds strong\u00a0bones and is key to preventing osteoporosis. 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