The word oral, both in its Latin root and in common usage, refers to the mouth. The mouth includes not only the teeth and the gums (gingiva) and their supporting connective tissues, ligaments, and bone, but also the hard and soft palate, the soft mucosal tissue lining of the mouth and throat, the tongue, the lips, the salivary glands, the chewing muscles, and the upper and lower jaws, which are connected to the skull by the temporomandibular joints. Equally important are the branches of the nervous, immune, and vascular systems that animate, protect, and nourish the oral tissues, as well as provide the connections to the brain and the rest of the body.
New research is pointing to associations between chronic oral infections and heart and lung diseases, stroke, and low-birth-weight, premature births. Associations between periodontal disease and diabetes have long been noted.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a poorly understood disorder characterized by persistent symptoms, including visceral pain. Studies have demonstrated oral microbiome differences in inflammatory bowel diseases suggesting the potential of the oral microbiome in the study of non-oral conditions.
The role of good nutrition and oral hygiene as well as dental care are well understood. The use of key micronutrients to assist with oral health, probiotics to limit or prevent bacterial infections and special sugars to limit bacterial adherence are all important and valid mechanisms for optimising oral and dental health.
Oral health is a standard of the oral and related tissues which enables an individual to eat, speak and socialise without active disease, discomfort or embarrassment and which contributes to general well-being (World Health Organisation 1982).
Which supplements are best for dental and oral health?
At Nutri-Link, we realize that dental and oral health is a critical part of overall health and well-being. In this section, we have assembled a variety of products to help you maintain optimal dental and oral health.
You will find vitamins and supplements for healthy gums, vitamins for oral hygiene, vitamins for gingivitis, vitamins for bleeding gums, supplements for teeth, vitamins for tooth decay, teeth strengthening supplements, and even supplements to help remineralize teeth. From basic dietary needs such as vitamin C, zinc, iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium and omega 3 fatty acids to special formulas targeted towards particular oral issues like tartar buildup or gum disease - our selection offers something for everyone's needs.
Furthermore, our team is available to provide expert advice on any questions you may have regarding our dental & oral support products or selecting the right supplement that best suits your needs. If there is anything else that we can do to assist you in finding the right product - please don't hesitate to contact us directly at Nutri-Link.
References
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- Gaffen SL, Hajishengallis G. A new inflammatory cytokine on the block: re-thinking periodontal disease and the Th1/Th2 paradigm in the context of Th17 cells and IL-17. J Dent Res. 2008 Sep;87(9):817-28. View Abstract.
- Marcotte H, Lavoie MC. Oral microbial ecology and the role of salivary immunoglobulin A.Microbiol Mol Biol Rev. 1998 Mar;62(1):71-109. View Abstract.
