Treatment of cysts with calcium preparations in dentistry

It is no secret that calcium is necessary for the formation of bone and dental tissue. In this regard, a completely logical question arises: is it possible to consume additional calcium to strengthen teeth? Dentists unanimously state that during the formation of teeth (and this is during childhood), this macronutrient is extremely necessary, but in adults calcium will not be able to improve their condition. To strengthen tooth enamel, special dental procedures are recommended for adults. In St. Petersburg they are carried out by specialists from Nurimed dentistry. You can make an appointment with a doctor by calling.

Where is calcium found?

Indeed, in the human body, calcium is mainly found in bone tissue, tooth enamel and dentin - the basis of teeth. In total, 99% of it is there. And only one percent of this mineral is found in other tissues - muscles, blood, intercellular fluid. But this one percent is very important: it ensures muscle contraction, including the heart muscle, regulates the functioning of the nervous system, participates in the process of blood clotting, and helps the endocrine system. And therefore, if the body lacks it, it comes from the bones, which are a kind of storage of this element.

Calcium content in foods: replenishing calcium deficiency

Macronutrient deficiency can manifest itself in different ways. Here are its main features:

• Brittleness of nails.
• Hair fragility and loss.
• Dryness and itching of the skin.
• Pain in muscles, joints.
• A tingling feeling in the muscles.
• Frequent seizures.
• Loss of energy, lethargy, chronic feeling of fatigue and drowsiness.

If you notice signs of calcium deficiency, you can compensate for the deficiency by adjusting your daily diet.

Calcium is found in milk and dairy products (yogurt, cheese). But what about people who don’t use them? You should know that this macronutrient is also present in other products.

Fish and seafood are known for their beneficial properties. The beloved sardine in oil can rightfully be considered a storehouse of calcium. 100 grams of this canned food contains 383 mg of macronutrients. There is also calcium in shrimp. There are 90 mg of calcium per 100 grams of shrimp.

Calcium is also found in products of plant origin. The record holder among them is sesame. 100 grams of seeds contain 780 mg of calcium. One serving of white beans (approximately 175 ml) contains up to 141 mg of the macronutrient; beans contain slightly more - 194 mg. 100 grams of almonds contain 263 mg of calcium. Cauliflower will replenish 95 mg of calcium in the body with one 125 g serving. Broccoli also contains this macronutrient: 47 mg of calcium per 100 grams.

Good news for those with a sweet tooth is the information that calcium is also found in chocolate. By choosing a 100 gram milk chocolate bar, you will get up to 240 mg of calcium. But here it should be remembered that sweets in themselves are not good for teeth, so you should not choose chocolate as the only source of this macronutrient.

When introducing foods rich in calcium into your diet, you should know that it is not absorbed by the body by itself. To achieve the desired effect, it is necessary that other beneficial substances and vitamins enter the body. In particular, vitamin D3 is responsible for the absorption of calcium (on average, it needs 0.636 mg per day).

Will calcium supplements help strengthen teeth?

When it comes to adults, dentists answer this question in the negative. After all, calcium accumulates in the tooth tissue during its formation. And that’s when it is needed to strengthen teeth. When this process is over and the tooth has erupted, neither calcium nor other minerals enter the dental tissue from the blood.

In other words, you can take calcium supplements or eat cottage cheese and cheese every day, but you won’t be able to strengthen your teeth this way - they were fully formed in your childhood.

Nevertheless, dentists recommend eating a little cheese after a “sweet” meal. And although calcium from it will not get into the tooth enamel, cheese promotes the appearance of saliva, which cleanses the oral cavity. In addition, the calcium contained in cheese neutralizes the acidity of saliva, which prevents the destruction of enamel.

As for calcium supplements, they should be taken after consultation with a doctor, who can determine the lack of this element in the body.

Usage rate

Throughout a person’s life, the required amount of calcium changes:

• Infants under 6 months need 200 mg daily.
• Children from 7 months to one year need 260 mg per day.
• Between the ages of one and three years, a child needs 700 mg.
• Children from 4 to 8 years old need 1000 mg of the macronutrient daily.
• A maximum dose of 1300 mg/day is needed for ages 9-18 years.
• Women aged 19 to 50 years need 1000 mg of calcium per day.
• Men aged 19 to 70 years need 1000 mg per day.
• Women aged 51 years and older need 1200 mg daily.
• Men 71 years of age and older require 1,200 mg of calcium per day.

The greatest amount of calcium is needed by a person in childhood and adolescence, when permanent teeth appear. This is due to the fact that the macroelement accumulates in the teeth only during their formation. And the further condition of the teeth depends on how much this supply is replenished. Unfortunately, it will not be possible to influence the health of molars by consuming calcium-containing foods.

Is calcium washed out of teeth during pregnancy?

This is a very common opinion: it is believed that the unborn baby “takes” calcium from the mother’s teeth, and it is from this that the bones of the fetus are formed. This is the cause of tooth decay, which often occurs during pregnancy. However, doctors do not share this opinion.

Yes, the baby growing in the mother’s belly really needs calcium in order for its tissues to form correctly. And therefore, during pregnancy, a woman should receive a sufficient amount of this element. But it has not been proven by science that the mother’s teeth suffer due to its deficiency.

In fact, if there is insufficient calcium intake during pregnancy, the baby's risk of tooth decay increases later. This has been confirmed by studies in which pregnant women regularly took calcium supplements. In the future, the children of these women had less caries than their peers whose mothers did not receive calcium.

This means that pregnant women need to take calcium to ensure that their baby has strong teeth in the future, not to keep their own teeth healthy.

But what about the fact that after the birth of a child, many mothers experience dental problems? Doctors explain this for other reasons. For example, during pregnancy a woman often vomits. At the same time, the acid content in the mouth increases, which affects the enamel, destroying it. To avoid this, you need to rinse your mouth thoroughly after vomiting, but you should not brush your teeth, mechanically irritating the enamel.

Another reason for tooth damage during pregnancy may be insufficient hygiene associated with gum inflammation - gingivitis, which develops in a woman under the influence of hormonal changes.

Poor nutrition, in particular a passion for carbohydrate foods, untreated caries before pregnancy, and tartar if a woman neglects to brush her teeth at the dentist also contribute.

Calcium: an element essential for the body

Osteoporosis To reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis, preparations with calcium and vitamin D3, which promote the absorption of the mineral, can be used. More details

Dental health Calcium is involved in strengthening tooth enamel, which protects teeth from caries. Benefits of calcium

Healthy nails and hair Calcium and vitamin D3 promote the growth of strong hair and nails, thereby helping to maintain natural beauty and health. Medicine with calcium and vitamin D3

The role of calcium in the body Calcium is involved in the formation of bones, in the functioning of muscles and the blood coagulation system, and in the regulation of nerve conduction. What other processes require calcium?

Symptoms of calcium deficiency Lack of calcium in the body negatively affects the condition of bones, teeth, hair and nails. How can you make up for the deficiency?

"Complivit® Calcium D3 Forte" Calcium and vitamin D3 for strong bones and teeth. Find out more There are contraindications. It is necessary to obtain specialist advice.

Calcium is an important macronutrient found in all cells of the human body. A deficiency or excess of the mineral can have a detrimental effect on metabolic processes and the functioning of internal organs. The functions of calcium in the body are diverse: from participation in muscle contraction to bone formation. In the article, we’ll talk in more detail about the role calcium plays in the human body, how to maintain normal levels of the mineral, and why calcium supplements can be prescribed.

Most of the macroelement - approximately 99% - is found in the structure of bone and joint tissues, the remaining 1% is concentrated in the blood [1]. What effect does calcium have on the human body?

Calcium for bones

It is necessary to maintain a sufficient amount of calcium in the body to strengthen bones, build their strong and strong structure, resistant to high loads and minor trauma.

Probably everyone knows that calcium is important for normal growth and proper skeletal formation in children: a child needs calcium throughout the entire period of development[2]. To be more precise, a macronutrient is necessary for people of all ages: sufficient calcium intake is an important condition for healthy and strong bones. In addition, the mineral not only strengthens the spine, but also helps maintain an even and correct posture.

A lack of calcium affects a person’s well-being: he or she develops weakness and back pain. According to methodological recommendations, deficiency of the element can lead to demineralization of the spine, pelvic bones and lower extremities[3], which increases the risk of developing diseases of the musculoskeletal system, such as osteomalacia, osteoporosis, osteochondrosis. Also among the consequences of calcium deficiency are scoliosis and poor posture, and in children - growth retardation and rickets.

Calcium for teeth

Calcium is needed not only for bones, but also for teeth. The mineral is involved in the formation of dentin (the main part of the tooth) and tooth enamel and helps protect teeth from caries. Dental health directly depends on calcium. In children with a reduced level of the element in the body, delayed teething and dystrophic changes in the enamel may be observed. Calcium deficiency in adults increases the risk of developing caries and enamel erosion.

Important

Caries is one of the most common diseases of the oral cavity[4]. According to WHO, almost 100% of the adult population of Europe has encountered this problem at least once in their lives[5]. Demineralization of teeth - that is, a condition in which dental tissues lose a significant amount of minerals, in particular calcium salts - leads to disruption of the enamel structure, its weakening and, as a consequence, the development of caries [6].

Calcium for hair

The beauty and health of hair largely depends on calcium. The mineral affects the functioning of the hair follicle[7]. And healthy roots are one of the decisive factors for normal hair growth. Being a structural element (contained in the shaft), calcium affects the condition of the hair: with its deficiency, hair loss[8] and deterioration of their condition are observed.

Calcium for nails

The strength, hardness, shine, uniformity and uniformity of color of the nail can all depend on the level of calcium in the horny cells of the nail[9]. With a significant deficiency of the element, the nails usually become brittle, dull, and the plate may peel off[10]. Thus, calcium, among other things, is necessary for strengthening nails.

Thus, calcium is necessary to maintain normal functioning of the entire body. To avoid the development of deficiency conditions, it is necessary to monitor the level of the mineral. The average daily intake of calcium directly depends on a person’s age (see table).

Table . Daily norm of the macronutrient calcium for people of different ages[11].

According to the norms of physiological needs for energy and nutrients for various groups of the population of the Russian Federation [12], the upper permissible level of calcium intake is 2500 mg/day. However, a surplus of an element is still less common than a deficiency. Most often, a lack of the mineral is observed in children, the elderly, adherents of strict diets, pregnant women and women during lactation.

The main source of calcium is various foods: dairy products (milk, cottage cheese, cheese), sesame seeds, pistachios, legumes, greens, sea fish[13,14]. But even people who follow all the recommendations of nutritionists and include calcium-rich foods in their diet may experience a decrease in the level of the mineral. In this case, according to the clinical recommendations of the Ministry of Health, taking special calcium supplements may be indicated to meet the daily requirement for the element[15].

As numerous studies show, calcium levels are affected by the content of calciferol in the body. Vitamin D increases the absorption of the mineral and maintains normal calcium levels in the blood[16]. Therefore, it is better to take calcium along with vitamin D. But which calcium supplement is better to choose?

The pharmacological market offers a wide selection of vitamin and mineral complexes with calcium and vitamin D. These can be not only biologically active substances, but also medications. The difference between these groups is that to register a dietary supplement, it is not necessary to undergo testing for the effectiveness of the drug - it is enough to prove its safety. Supplements are not indicated for the treatment of deficiency conditions, however, for preventive purposes they can be used along with medications. A doctor will help you make a choice in favor of any dietary supplements or medications: taking into account the health characteristics of a particular person, a specialist can choose the most suitable remedy.

However, those who are completely far from medicine should also understand the features of calcium preparations. When purchasing, you need to pay attention to the composition, indications and contraindications, duration of the course and its cost. Taking these criteria into account, we will consider some popular dietary supplements and medicines with calcium.

• “Calcium-D3 Nycomed Forte”[17]. This drug (certificate number in the GRLS is P N013355/01 [18]) is indicated for the treatment and prevention of calcium and vitamin D3 deficiency. The active ingredients are calcium carbonate and colecalciferol. The drug can be used not only in adults, but also in children from the age of three. Not recommended for children under three years of age, people with high levels of calcium and vitamin D, severe renal failure, intolerance to the components of the product, and in some other cases. The duration of the course is at least four to six weeks. For an adult, one package of 60 tablets costing about 440 rubles may be enough for a four-week course. For longer-term use, it is more profitable to purchase a large pack of 120 tablets; its cost is approximately 615 rubles[19].
• Solgar® Calcium 600[20]. This dietary supplement can be used as an additional source of calcium and vitamin D3, they are the active ingredients of the supplement. "Calcium 600" is not suitable for people with intolerance to the components, as well as for children. Pregnant and lactating women must obtain a doctor's permission before use. The manufacturer does not specify how long the IUD should be taken. The cost of a package with 60 tablets starts from 710 rubles[21].
• Calcemin®. This medicine (number in GRLS - P N015890/01[22]) is a whole vitamin and mineral complex. In addition to calcium and vitamin D3, it contains zinc, copper, manganese and boron. This medicine is indicated to compensate for the deficiency of these nutrients. Calcemin® is not suitable for children under five years of age, people with hypersensitivity to the components of the product, with high levels of calcium or vitamin D3, as well as in other cases - more details can be found in the instructions for medical use. The minimum course is two to three months. Adults are recommended to take two tablets per day. Then to take the product for two months you will need at least 120 tablets. A package with this number of tablets will cost from 710 rubles[23].

The benefits of calcium for the body are undeniable: all cells and, accordingly, all biological processes depend on this mineral. Unfortunately, symptoms of calcium deficiency often become noticeable only when there are significant deviations from the norm. Therefore, it is extremely important to monitor the macronutrient content in the body, undergo appropriate tests and, if necessary, take preventive measures. In addition, it is worth choosing products that include, in addition to calcium, colecalciferol, or vitamin D3.

Calcium and vitamin D3 preparation for adults and children from 3 years of age

“Complivit® Calcium D3 Forte” is another version of the drug with calcium and vitamin D3[24].
Contains 500 mg of calcium and 400 IU of vitamin D3 in 1 tablet. The drug was created to regulate the exchange of calcium and phosphorus in the body (bones, teeth, nails, hair, muscles), increase bone density, replenish the lack of calcium and vitamin D3 in the body, promote the mineralization of bone and dental tissue.

Indications for use:

Prevention and complex therapy of osteoporosis and its complications (bone fractures). Prevention and treatment of calcium and/or vitamin D3 deficiency.

Contraindications to taking the drug include age under 3 years, hypersensitivity to components, increased concentration of calcium in the blood or urine, nephrolithiasis, excess vitamin D. Other contraindications can be found in the instructions for medical use of the drug.

To combat calcium and vitamin D3 deficiency, adults and children over 12 years old – 2 tablets per day, children 3-12 years old – 1 tablet per day or as prescribed by a specialist. Taking the drug "Complivit® Calcium D3 Forte" should only be done after consultation with a specialist. Typically, the course takes about 4–6 weeks. But the exact dosage and duration of therapy should be determined by a specialist. The average retail price of a package of Complivit® Calcium D3 Forte (60 tablets) is 389 rubles[25].

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All information related to health and medicine is presented for informational purposes only and is not a reason for self-diagnosis or self-medication.

Does calcium help maintain teeth in old age?

Yes, in old age, taking calcium supplements helps preserve your teeth. A study was conducted that confirmed this fact. So, two groups of people after 65 years of age took three years in a row: the first took calcium supplements and vitamin D, the second took a placebo (“dummies”). After this, the subjects were observed for another two years. It turned out that in the first group people lost teeth less often than in the second. But this is not due to the fact that calcium makes teeth stronger. Here, the main role was played by strengthening the jaws, and consequently, better fixation of the tooth in the jaw.

Vitamin complexes for teeth

On the one hand, microelements and vitamins for gums and teeth can be obtained from food, but this may not be enough, and not all people have the opportunity to diversify their diet so much. Therefore, dentists often advise their patients to take additional ready-made vitamin complexes for teeth, gums and oral mucosa.

The modern medicine market offers a huge number of balanced complexes.

The modern Asepta complex is designed specifically to strengthen gums and teeth. Dentists recommend it for restoring dental and gum tissue. The drug contains retinol, B vitamins, vitamin A, C and D, green tea extract, ascorbic acid, coral calcium and other components, which help prevent bleeding gums and speed up the regeneration process.

One of the main features of this drug is the content of coral calcium, which is much more easily absorbed by the body, unlike regular calcium, which means it begins to act faster. This vitamin is simply irreplaceable for bleeding gums, and it also perfectly strengthens tooth enamel. And the antiseptic effect of the drug is provided by green tea extract.

It is recommended to take the Asepta vitamin complex for one and a half months, one tablet daily.

Experts' opinion

Clinical studies of Asepta products conducted at the Ryazan State Medical University of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of Russia allowed the following conclusions to be drawn:

• All patients, after using Asepta line products, noted a decrease in complaints of discomfort in the oral cavity 1-2 days after use.
• On the 7th day, when examining patients, a decrease in hyperemia and swelling of the gums is noted, but bleeding persists upon probing.
• On the 14th day of using the products, upon examination, a significant decrease in hyperemia and swelling of the gums was recorded.

Improved dynamics of indicators allows us to recommend the Asepta line of products for the local treatment of inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity.

Sources:

1. Clinical experience in using the Asepta series of products Fuchs Elena Ivanovna Assistant of the Department of Therapeutic and Pediatric Dentistry State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Professional Education Ryazan State Medical University named after Academician I.P. Pavlova of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation (GBOU VPO RyazSMU Ministry of Health and Social Development of Russia)
2. Study of the clinical effectiveness of the use of therapeutic and prophylactic agents of the ASEPTA series in the treatment of inflammatory periodontal diseases in children and adolescents (I.V. Klimova) Irina Vladimirovna Klimova, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Novosibirsk State Medical University. Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Novosibirsk State Medical University.
3. Study of the clinical effectiveness of treatment and prophylactic agents of the Asepta line in the treatment of inflammatory periodontal diseases (A.I. Grudyanov, I.Yu. Aleksandrovskaya, V.Yu. Korzunina) A.I. GRUDYANOV, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Prof., Head of Department I.Yu. ALEXANDROVSKAYA, Ph.D. V.Yu. KORZUNINA, asp. Department of Periodontology, Central Research Institute of Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery, Rosmedtekhnologii, Moscow

This is interesting!

• Calcium is best absorbed at night. So before going to bed, you can drink a glass of low-fat milk - it will benefit your bones and teeth.
• Excess calcium can occur if you take a large dose of calcium and a therapeutic dose of vitamin D at the same time. Hypercalcemia causes weakness, nausea, thirst and loss of appetite. Try not to exceed your daily calcium intake by more than 2500 mg.

• Turnips, spinach, beets and broccoli contain more calcium than dairy products.
• Calcium is not just about bones and teeth! This includes eggshells, the earth's crust, sea water, corals, pearls, and marble! True, it does not occur in nature in its free form; its chemical activity is too great.

If calcium deficiency has already affected your dental health, special toothpastes with increased calcium and fluoride content will help. They restore damaged enamel, saturating it with the necessary ions. The main thing is not to forget to brush your teeth at least twice a day, because good hygiene is the best prevention of caries.

You can always get a consultation from our hygienist, who will tell you about proper oral care and select special products for you.