Less Calcium Means Fewer Teeth?

In accordance with a Danish study, low calcium intake is linked with having fewer teeth.

The study which involved 1,602 adults, ages 30 to 60, was made by researchers from Copenhagen University Hospital.

One part of people kept a week record of what they ate, at the time when others were interviewed about their food habits. This info was used for estimation of the amount of calcium each person took in through food and drinks.

It turned out that more than a half of adults did not receive the recommended amount of daily calcium: 45% of women and nearly 55% of men did.

"Adults who took in less than the recommended amount of calcium had higher odds of having fewer than 26 teeth. Women had 44% higher odds. Men had 57% higher odds. Adults normally have 32 teeth, including 4 wisdom teeth."

The researches also took into account such factors like "age, education, smoking, alcohol consumption, time since last dental visit, dry mouth and sugar intake".

Source InteliHealth News Service