What do minerals have to do with healthy teeth?

Research shows that 45% of the world’s population struggles with dental problems, especially when it comes to cavities and gum disease.

That percentage rises to 98% if you count receding gums, teeth grinding, lengthening teeth, severe wear on root necks and sensitive dental necks as dental problems as well, which is what most dentists do.

Deficiencies in calcium, magnesium, vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 may be at the root of all these problems.

Why calcium needed?

One of the main reasons why the body needs calcium is because of its role in mitochondrial function.

Mitochondria are like the power plants of our cells and take care of all energy production in the body.

If the mitochondria do not generate enough energy it has far-reaching consequences on almost all functions of the body.

To generate energy, mitochondria need fats, proteins and carbohydrates.

In addition, minerals, enzymes and vitamins also play an important role.

In particular, calcium is crucial for mitochondria to generate energy.

What does this have to do with our teeth?

Because of the important function of mitochondria, the body’s first task is to make sure they function properly.

Therefore, the body will do everything it can to prevent calcium deficiency in the mitochondria.

It even sacrifices other tissues for it.

If we do not get enough calcium, the body will eliminate this mineral from our bones and teeth.

This process is initiated when there is a deficiency of calcium or when a deficiency of vitamin D3 stagnates calcium absorption.

A lack of vitamin K2, which ensures that calcium gets to the right place in the body, may also be a cause of this.

To supply the mitochondria with energy, the minerals are first extracted from the teeth and bone around the teeth.

Warning signals

It’s not that we don’t notice calcium and magnesium deficiencies in our bodies.

• • • There is a laundry list of symptoms that may indicate calcium and magnesium deficiency and impaired mitochondrial function:
      growth retardation
    • muscle weakness, muscle pain, weak muscle tone, movement restriction
    • chronic fatigue, exhaustion, burnout
    • vision and hearing problems
    • learning disabilities
    • physical and mental retardation
    • autism symptoms
    • heart, liver and kidney diseases
    • gastrointestinal problems, such as swallowing, diarrhea or constipation, sudden vomiting, cramps, acid flowing back from the stomach into the esophagus
      diabetes
    • increased risk of infection
    • neurological problems, migraines, dementia
    • movement disorders
    • thyroid problems
    • respiratory problems
    • acidification by lactic acidThese kinds of symptoms are warnings from our bodies that we should not ignore.

How to prevent?

Of course, the body normally gets the calcium it needs mainly from our diet.

Vegetables and foods made from bones (such as broth) are especially high in calcium.

The calcium from vegetables and broth, if the stomach and intestines are functioning properly and sufficient vitamin D3 is present, is rather easily absorbed by the body.

To avoid problems with our teeth, we should eat lots of different kinds of vegetables.

Unfortunately, current farming methods mean that there are far fewer minerals in the admittedly beautiful-looking vegetables than there used to be.

Another reason why relatively large quantities and diversity are important.
Depending on your own situation, it may be important to supplement calcium, magnesium, vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 with supplements.

In doing so, it is important to take supplements in which the ratio of calcium:magnesium is 2:1 and includes apple cider vinegar for optimal absorption of calcium.

Hans Beekmans