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The impact of diet and nutrition on oral health is discussed in Chapters 713, and the impact of oral health on diet and nutrition in Chapter 14.

      Nutrition influences the teeth primarily during their formation; whereas bone and the soft tissues of the mouth respond promptly to nutritional imbalance, as they are continuously being renewed [21]. At the pre-eruptive stage, deficiencies of energy, protein, calcium, phosphorus, iodine, iron and vitamins A, C, and D can affect tooth development. Diet and intake of nutrients continue to influence tooth development and mineralisation after tooth eruption. In addition, due to the rapid rate of tissue turnover of the oral mucosa, deficiencies of some nutrients such as vitamins B2, B12, C, and folate as well as iron and zinc may initially be reflected in the mouth.

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      Oral manifestation of some acute diseases (e.g., head and neck cancer, infections) and chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, HIV AIDS) may have a profound effect on the diet and the nutritional status of individuals. HIV is associated with some oral manifestations such as viral/fungal infections, stomatitis, xerostomia, periodontal disease, and Kaposi’s sarcoma. Burning mouth syndrome, periodontal disease, candidiasis, dental caries, and xerostomia are oral manifestations of uncontrolled diabetes. All these conditions affect eating ability, limiting the intake of nutrients, and consequently compromise the nutrition status of individuals.

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