How could diet affect oral health?

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    Getting enough dietary vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, folic acid, and calcium are important for maintaining the health of the teeth and gums.[1] Therefore, consuming a diverse diet that contains adequate amounts of these nutrients will help foster optimal oral health. Additionally, excessive sugar consumption contributes to the development of dental caries.[2]

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    1. ^Gondivkar SM, Gadbail AR, Gondivkar RS, Sarode SC, Sarode GS, Patil S, Awan KHNutrition and oral health.Dis Mon.(2019-Jun)
    2. ^Moynihan PJ, Kelly SAEffect on caries of restricting sugars intake: systematic review to inform WHO guidelines.J Dent Res.(2014-Jan)