Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that plays a key role in maintaining overall health. One of the most important functions of vitamin C is promoting healthy teeth and gums by strengthening the oral mucous membranes, as well as helping to prevent certain types of bacteria from causing tooth decay.

Additionally, vitamin C may help protect against gum disease by inhibiting the growth of plaque-causing bacteria, thus preventing inflammation and bleeding of the gums.

Some research suggests that vitamin C may be beneficial for those who experience chronic dry mouth due to medications or other conditions such as Sjogren's syndrome.

This is because vitamin C promotes saliva production, which can help keep your mouth moist and prevent harmful bacteria from growing on your tongue or in your mouth.

Is Vitamin C Safe For Your Enamel?

The key difference to this question is between vitamin C and ascorbic acid. Ascorbic acid is the chemical name for the purest form of vitamin C and is most often found in supplements. However, vitamin C is not always ascorbic acid, though many people use these terms interchangeably.

There are many natural sources of Vitamin C in fruits and vegetables like Blueberries, plums, broccoli and spinach, which are not damaging to enamel.

Vitamin C For Gum Disease

If you struggle with gum disease or other dental issues, it might also be beneficial for you to talk to your dentist about adding a vitamin C supplement or look at using a vitamin c rich toothpaste like Keeko's Dream Clean Antioxidant Toothpaste with Vitamin C rich Kakadu Plum. It combines the power of natural vitamin c rich superfruits with Hydroxyapatite to help remineralise the enamel. 

Dream Clean Antioxidant Toothpaste

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