{"id":5377,"date":"2021-04-13T11:11:38","date_gmt":"2021-04-13T18:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carolinacompletedental.com\/?p=5377"},"modified":"2025-05-05T18:22:39","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T18:22:39","slug":"is-your-little-one-getting-enough-calcium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carolinacompletedental.com\/blog\/is-your-little-one-getting-enough-calcium\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Little One Getting Enough Calcium?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Calcium-HealthProfessional\/#h3\/\">Calcium<\/a>.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We regularly hear how important calcium is for our kids\u2019 diets. It&#8217;s vital for healthy growth. Calcium is a building block for strong bones. It helps with hormone balance and keeps the heart pumping and blood circulating normally. But, did you know that calcium is also vital for healthy teeth?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calcium builds strong bones. Years of milk commercials (backed by years of research) have firmly planted that information in our brains. In fact, 99% of the calcium in the body goes to building healthy bones and teeth. Calcium is the hard mineral that makes bones hard, and it also makes the enamel that surrounds our teeth the hardest substance in the human body.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 1% Difference<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since 99% of the calcium in the body is in the teeth and bones, you might think there\u2019s always enough for the teeth, but it turns out that\u2019s not always the case. Because regulating heart rhythms and hormone balance is necessary to stay alive, if there isn\u2019t enough calcium for these vital functions from food, the body will take it from anywhere it can get it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, that means your body and your kids\u2019 bodies will take calcium from the teeth and bones to keep enough of it for other necessary jobs it has in the body. Teeth without enough calcium can develop demineralized spots&#8211;dull white spots on the teeth that are not as strong as regular enamel. Those spots are fragile and have a high risk of turning into <a href=\"\/services\/family-dentistry\/\">full cavities<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who\u2019s at Risk?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not having enough calcium in your diet may not sound as scary as the big bad wolf, but it\u2019s far more worrisome in real life. More than half of both boys and girls 9-13 routinely get less than half of the calcium required for good health at their age. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Institutes of Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> identifies several groups that are chronically at risk of inadequate calcium. They include girls 4 and older, especially adolescent girls, and boys age 9-18. Women who are pregnant also need additional calcium to support bone development in the growing baby.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Foods are Calcium Champs?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we say calcium, we often flash back to those milk ads. It\u2019s true; there is a lot of calcium in dairy. That includes milk, yogurt, and cheese. But, not all calcium-rich foods are dairy-based, which is good news for those who do not eat dairy.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sardines pack more calcium per 3-ounce serving than calcium-fortified orange juice, but the orange juice will probably be easier to convince your children to consume. Dark green leafy vegetables like kale, bok choi, Chinese cabbage, and turnip greens also pack a calcium punch. Even a corn tortilla can provide 5% of the recommended daily value for calcium.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What About Supplements?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calcium supplements are commonly used to make up for a lack of calcium in the diet. They can be a good choice to help when there is no way to make up the calcium by better eating, but they require a little extra care. Food-sourced calcium is easier for the body to process. Calcium carbonate is less expensive, but harder to absorb and can be hard on people with stomach issues. Calcium citrate is easier to absorb, but is more expensive and can be harder to find.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too Much of a Good Thing?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes with supplements, you can run into \u201ca little is good, more is better\u201d mentality. That\u2019s just not the case. There\u2019s an upper limit to how much calcium your body can safely process in a day. The smaller the body, the smaller the limit. While it\u2019s very unlikely that you would exceed that limit with food alone in your children\u2019s diets, supplements, particularly gummy ones with candy flavors, can increase the risk of having too much. As with most things in life, balance is key.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mindful Eating<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With some care and attention, it\u2019s possible to keep your family healthy and calcium-rich, making your dental visits more pleasant. If supplements are necessary, they are readily available. Healthy calcium builds healthy teeth, so build healthy eating habits and keep your teeth ready to eat with you (and your family) for a lifetime.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions about calcium, tooth decay, or any other oral health topics, please <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">contact your Goose Creek dentist, Dr. Barganier, Dr. Zuffi, Dr. Williams, and Dr. McAdams at Carolina Complete Dental today<\/a>! We would be more than happy to talk with you about a healthy diet to help your little one grow up strong and healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The content of this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Calcium. We regularly hear how important calcium is for our kids\u2019 diets. It&#8217;s vital for healthy growth. Calcium is a building block for strong bones. It helps with hormone balance and keeps the heart pumping and blood circulating normally. 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