Vitamin D is important for dental health, even in old age
Most studies of vitamin D, dental health, and caries have focused on children and teenagers. According to a population study published in Nutrients, however, older people also depend on having sufficient amounts of vitamin D to maintain healthy teeth and prevent caries. The authors mention that it is important to have optimal vitamin D status in the blood, but the official guidelines for vitamin D are no guarantee of reaching that level.
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