Dr Dental – Vegetarians Dental Health
Dentists Advise Vegetarians on Good Oral Health
Due to health concerns about fat and high cholesterol, many people have become vegetarians or have been eating a more vegetarian diet. However, nutritional deficiencies sometimes can result and may reveal themselves during dental exams. Your dentist should be advised if you are a vegetarian or on a vegetarian diet. Even though most adult vegetarians are very knowledgeable about nutrition and adequately maintain their diets, children need a well-balanced and nutritionally complete diet for proper growth. The potential for deficiencies is most significant among children and teenagers who put themselves on vegetarian diets without knowing enough about their nutritional needs.