Evidence supporting the use of: Calcium
For the health condition: Teeth (loose)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 4
Calcium is scientifically validated as a key mineral for maintaining dental health, particularly in supporting tooth structure and function. Teeth are primarily composed of hydroxyapatite, a crystalline structure made from calcium and phosphate. Adequate dietary calcium is essential for the mineralization of teeth and bones. Deficiency in calcium has been associated with increased risk of periodontal disease, which can contribute to the loosening of teeth due to bone resorption in the jaw. Several clinical studies and reviews, including those from the American Dental Association and the National Institutes of Health, emphasize the importance of sufficient calcium intake in preventing dental problems such as tooth mobility and loss, especially in older adults and postmenopausal women. Calcium is not a direct treatment for already loose teeth, as looseness is usually a symptom of periodontal disease or bone loss rather than a simple mineral deficiency. However, calcium supplementation (often alongside vitamin D) is recommended as part of a comprehensive approach to supporting bone density and dental health, potentially slowing the progression of tooth loss in at-risk populations. In summary, there is robust scientific evidence supporting the use of calcium to help maintain healthy teeth and prevent conditions that can lead to tooth loosening, but it is not a standalone cure for loose teeth.
Other health conditions supported by calcium
Acid IndigestionAnorexia
Broken Bones
Calcium Deficiency
Cramps (leg)
Cramps (menstrual)
Cramps and Spasms
Dysmenorrhea
Hypertension
Indigestion
Insomnia
Menopause
Menstrual Irregularity
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Osteoporosis
PMS (general)
PMS Type A
PMS Type C
PMS Type D
PMS Type H
PMS Type P
PMS Type S
Pregnancy (herbs and supplements for)
Sleep (restless and disturbed)
Teeth (loose)
Tooth Decay
Tooth Extraction
Products containing calcium
Nature's Sunshine Love and Peas (Sugar Free)
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Clean Energy
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Hydrate
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA MCT Powder
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Plant Protein
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Plant Protein
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Whey Protein
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Whey Protein
Nature's Sunshine Balanced B Complex (Vitamin B)
Nature's Sunshine Bilberry Fruit (Concentrate)
Nature's Sunshine Estro-Assured (Formerly Breast Assured)
Nature's Sunshine Calcium-Magnesium (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine Calcium Plus Vitamin D
Nature's Sunshine Chromium-GTF
Nature's Sunshine Coral Calcium
Nature's Sunshine Coral Calcium
Nature's Sunshine Iron (Chelated)
Nature's Sunshine Love and Peas
Nature's Sunshine Magnesium
Nature's Sunshine Mega-Chel
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (Time Release)
Nature's Sunshine Natural Changes
Nature's Sunshine Nature's Harvest
Nature's Sunshine Power Meal
Nature's Sunshine Power Meal
Nature's Sunshine Sea Calcium (Nature's)
Nature's Sunshine Silver Shield BioGuard Hand & Body Cream
Nature's Sunshine Skeletal Strength
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Twenty-Four
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Revive
Nature's Sunshine Stixated
Nature's Sunshine Stomach Comfort (Chewable)
Nature's Sunshine Structural System (30 Day Program)
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental (Without Iron)
Nature's Sunshine Super Trio
Nature's Sunshine Vitamin B6
Nature's Sunshine Vitamin C Ascorbates
Nature's Sunshine Chewable Vitamin C
Nature's Sunshine Citrus Bioflavonoids (Vitamin C)
Nature's Sunshine VitaWave
Nature's Sunshine Zinc
