Nutrition
These help fill in nutrition gaps for people who may not get all their vitamins and minerals from food.
What are nutritional supplements?
This mineral helps keep your bones and teeth strong, and also helps your blood to clot when you get a cut.
What is calcium?
Drinking this keeps your body full of energy and helps your body use food better.
What is water?
These foods, like caramels or dried fruit, can stick to your teeth and may irritate the gums.
What are sticky foods?
A diet rich in these nutrients—like vitamin C and calcium—can reduce the risk of gum disease, tooth loss, and mouth infections.
What are essential vitamins and minerals?
This B vitamin may help reduce inflammation in the body, which is important for keeping your heart and joints healthy.
What is niacin?
Drinking enough water stops your mouth from feeling this very dry.
What is dry mouth?
Foods like hard candies or raw carrots can be tough to chew and may hurt your gums or teeth.
What are hard foods?
These vegetables, including spinach and broccoli, are full of calcium and vitamin C, which support strong teeth and healthy gums.
What are leafy greens?
Your body makes this vitamin with help from good bacteria in your intestines, and you can also get it from leafy greens.
What is vitamin K?
Saliva helps clean your mouth by washing away these tiny bits that can cause cavities.
What are food bits and germs?
These types of foods can press against your gums when chewing and may cause sore spots or irritation.
What are hard-to-chew foods?
This type of diet supports good oral health by combining proteins, healthy fats, whole grains, and vegetables.
What is a well-balanced diet?
This important mineral helps strengthen your teeth and jawbone, working closely with calcium to keep your mouth strong and healthy.
What is phosphorus?
Saliva keeps the inside of your mouth and throat feeling this way to stay healthy.
What is moist?
Foods that do this can lead to pain, especially if you wear dentures or have sensitive gums.
What are foods that cause sore spots?