Dental Caries
disease · Stomatognathic Diseases
Nutrients connected to Dental Caries
A link means the body needs the nutrient for this, or that low intake is linked to it. It does not mean extra supplements help if your intake is already adequate; each link shows how strong the evidence is.
- FluorideClinically supported
Fluoride toothpaste and fluoridated water help prevent tooth decay. Too little fluoride may lead to more cavities.
- Water (Tap & Bottled)Clinically supported
CDC says community water fluoridation reduces cavities by about 25 percent.
- Soda & Diet SodaDocumented risk
The CDC lists tooth decay and cavities among problems linked to frequent sugary-drink intake.
- RaisinsDocumented risk
The NHS advises dried fruit at mealtimes rather than between meals to lower tooth decay risk.
- KefirPreliminary or mixed
The review said kefir may have potential for reducing S. mutans, a decay-related mouth bacterium; cavities were not shown to fall.
- Energy DrinksDocumented risk
CDC links frequent sugary drinks with tooth decay; the youth review noted dental caries and erosive wear.
- Orange JuiceDocumented risk
AAP and NHS say the sugars in juice can raise tooth decay risk.
- Apple JuiceDocumented risk
AAP and NHS say juice sugars can raise tooth decay risk.
- SmoothiesDocumented risk
The NHS says crushing fruit releases sugars that can damage teeth; it does not name cavities specifically.
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