Nutrition for Teeth Movement
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Nutrition for Teeth Movement
Hi All
Has anyone researched nutrition for teeth movement, e.g., whether an increase in certain vitamins, proteins, etc. help to move teeth faster?
Has anyone researched nutrition for teeth movement, e.g., whether an increase in certain vitamins, proteins, etc. help to move teeth faster?
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Hmm. I have heard teeth move faster with increased metabolism. I would exercise, if you aren't already. Eat a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables and take a multivitamin. A beta -carotene (anti-oxidant ) supplement couldn't hurt either.
Oh yeah... you should be doing that anyway.![Smile :-)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
Oh yeah... you should be doing that anyway.
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oooh...more of an incentive to go back to the gym!
I found this interesting article when I tried to look up some information on nutrition that aids teeth movement:
http://journeytoforever.org/farm_librar ... cetoc.html
I found this interesting article when I tried to look up some information on nutrition that aids teeth movement:
http://journeytoforever.org/farm_librar ... cetoc.html
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I agree with increasing your calcium intake. The whole teeth movement process is about bone remodelling so the stronger your bones, the better it should work.
After 8 months in braces, I increased my calcium intake to 1200 mg a day by eating more dairy foods & taking supplements. I can't prove anything but I think that my teeth are stronger and don't loosen up as much as they move. My ortho was orginally concerned about bone loss in my teeth & he is very happy with my progress so far.
Worth a try!!
After 8 months in braces, I increased my calcium intake to 1200 mg a day by eating more dairy foods & taking supplements. I can't prove anything but I think that my teeth are stronger and don't loosen up as much as they move. My ortho was orginally concerned about bone loss in my teeth & he is very happy with my progress so far.
Worth a try!!