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Iron is an essential mineral for the body because it is the basis of many physiological functions of the body, such as oxygen transport, energy production and strengthening the immune system.

Iron deficiency in the body can also create various problems in the mouth, such as tooth sensitivity, inflammation and bleeding of the gums and enamel wear. Iron deficiency also leads to a weak immune system, resulting in infections such as gingivitis and periodontitis, which can lead to tooth loss.

Some of the most common symptoms of iron deficiency seen in the oral cavity are:

1) Inflammation and bleeding of the gums

2) Cheilitis at the corners of the mouth (small cracks at the corners of the mouth)

3) Sensitivity to sweet or cold foods due to wear and tear of the tooth enamel

4) Swollen areas on the gums, indicating poor blood circulation

Spots on the teeth, especially in children, may be related to iron deficiency leading to increased ferritin in the saliva (due to the iron-dependent enzymatic function of saliva), which reacts with substances of the bacteria normally present in the oral cavity resulting in these small dark spots on the teeth.

The best sources of iron are :

pork liver

beef kidneys and generally all animal organs (e.g. heart)

red meat

egg yolks

oysters

walnuts

beans

asparagus

oats

If the iron deficiency is such that it requires, in addition to an increased iron diet and the intake of iron supplements, then it is certain that the symptoms of iron deficiency in the oral cavity will disappear faster, as almost always the large concentrated forms of iron (which we take with supplements) act much faster than any food.

Strengthening the diet with foods containing iron should be our goal, even when the symptoms of anemia in the oral cavity disappear. A balanced diet in the future will ensure that there are no deficiencies not only in iron but also in all nutrients.

Sources of the article:
Black Stain and Dental Caries: A Review of the Literature
Tooth Discoloration: Causes and Clinical Presentation—Part I
A Study to Assess the Levels of Salivary Ferritin in Iron Deficiency Anemia Subjects and Healthy Subjects

Article that may help:
Iron Deficiency Anemia and its Relationship to Zinc