Foods and Drinks for Healthy Teeth

6. The importance of vitamin D

While calcium is seen as a powerhouse when it comes to tooth health, it is nothing without its trusty sidekick vitamin D. In the body, the proteins that transport calcium into bones require vitamin D to function properly; without the vitamin, the body cannot process calcium and the mineral simply passes through unabsorbed. Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to two major dental complications—tooth decay and periodontitis. Unfortunately, vitamin D doesn't occur naturally in many foods, but easy dietary additions include fortified cereal, supplements and fatty fish.