{"id":93,"date":"2021-07-08T19:31:17","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T19:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centredentairest-luc.com\/blog\/?p=93"},"modified":"2021-07-08T19:31:17","modified_gmt":"2021-07-08T19:31:17","slug":"vegetariens-ayez-de-bonnes-dents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centredentairest-luc.com\/blog\/en\/2021\/07\/08\/vegetariens-ayez-de-bonnes-dents\/","title":{"rendered":"Vegetarians, have good teeth!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vegetarianism is for you. This diet is in line with your values and principles, and you've been following it for some time or are seriously considering it.<\/p>\n

Although studies show that this diet is not harmful in itself, it can lead to certain dietary deficits if not properly planned.<\/p>\n

Spotlight on these deficiencies that can affect your general and oral health.<\/p>\n

The most common deficiencies\u00a0[1]<\/sup><\/h2>\n

The most frequent deficiencies linked to the absence of animal products in the diet are: vitamin D, B12, calcium and riboflavin.<\/p>\n

As well as having consequences for overall health, too little absorption of these elements can compromise oral health.<\/p>\n

The importance of vitamin D and calcium<\/h3>\n

A balanced intake of vitamin D helps to\u00a0maintain a good\u00a0periodontal health\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>[2]<\/sup>. Otherwise, the risk of developing\u00a0gum disease<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0dry mouth syndrome<\/strong>\u00a0are higher.<\/p>\n

Calcium, for its part, is one of the most important\u00a0main constituents of bones and teeth<\/strong>\u00a0with phosphorus. If there is a deficiency, the potential for caries is increased.<\/p>\n

Just as calcium contributes to healthy periodontium, vitamin D helps its absorption. You can't have one without the other!<\/p>\n

Iron, riboflavin (B2) and B12\u00a0[3]<\/sup><\/h3>\n

Red meat, poultry, fish and dairy products are rich in iron and B12. Insufficient intake can result in a variety of symptoms, including :<\/p>\n