{"id":497,"date":"2014-07-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-07-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/how-a-little-sunshine-helps-our-teeth\/"},"modified":"2014-07-02T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2014-07-02T00:00:00","slug":"how-a-little-sunshine-helps-our-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/how-a-little-sunshine-helps-our-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"How A Little Sunshine Helps Our Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\" WHO DOESN\u2019T LOVE A LITTLE SUNSHINE?<\/strong> Not only does it feel fantastic, but it also has numerous health benefits. Sunshine improves our\u00a0mood, our\u00a0immune functions, and catalyzes vitamin D production in our bodies. <\/p>\n

Vitamin D Is Important To\u00a0Our\u00a0Healthy Smiles<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Vitamin D supports oral health in two ways: <\/p>\n

It\u00a0Helps Our\u00a0Bodies Absorb And Utilize Calcium<\/h4>\n

One of vitamin D\u2019s major functions is moderating\u00a0other vitamins and minerals\u2014including calcium.\u00a0Calcium fortifies our\u00a0teeth and supports jaw and bone strength. That\u2019s why we fortify milk (a great source of calcium) with vitamin D. This is referenced in\u00a0numerous studies<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0that have shown\u00a0greater cavity risk for people living in regions with little sunlight… Sometimes as much as double the risk. <\/p>\n

It\u00a0May Help\u00a0Fight Periodontal Disease<\/h4>\n

Vitamin D also functions as an anti-inflammatory. Periodontal disease is the #1 cause of tooth loss\u00a0in adults, and it\u2019s a result of inflammation of\u00a0the gums due to harmful bacteria. Several studies<\/a><\/strong> have found that people who have high levels of vitamin D are less likely to experience\u00a0bleeding gums and gum detachment. <\/p>\n

Getting Our\u00a0Daily Dose Of Vitamin D<\/strong><\/h3>\n

[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hmqguIFMC-Y?rel=0] It doesn\u2019t take long to get the vitamin D your body needs from the sun.\u00a0But for those times when you can\u2019t get daily sunlight, you can also obtain vitamin D from these\u00a0foods: <\/p>\n

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  • egg yolks or fatty fish<\/li>\n
  • fortified milk, soy milk, orange juice and cereals<\/li>\n
  • vitamin D supplements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Grab\u00a0A Little\u00a0Sunshine Today!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Of course, we need to be careful about how much sun exposure we\u2019re getting. You don\u2019t need to sunbathe all day to get the vitamin D your body needs! Take this blog post as an excuse to go outside today and drink up a few\u00a0rays. <\/p>\n

    Thanks for being a part of our practice family. We appreciate you!<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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