iet and nutrition have a great impact on oral health, they can affect the development and progression of oral diseases and conditions such as caries, periodontal diseases, dental erosion, and others.
In order to remain healthy, the body needs daily nourishment in the form of carbohydrates, proteins, and minerals.
When we speak about the term ‘Nutrition’, we can define it like the micro (vitamins and minerals) and macro (carbohydrates, protein, and fat) nutrients as they relate to the body’s dietary needs, while the term ‘Diet’ refers to the specific foods consumed.
Relationships between oral health conditions, dietary practices, nutritional status, and general health status are complex and interrelated.
It has shown that inadequate nutrition can affect oral health, including dental caries, periodontal diseases, diseases of the mucosa, and infectious diseases. On the other hand, compromised oral health may affect food choices and negatively impact food intake, resulting in suboptimal nutritional status and chronic systemic diseases.
In this article, we will briefly mention some of the oral diseases that are related to nutrition, the minerals that boost the health of our teeth, and finally the teeth-friendly foods.
