Healthy Teeth

Collagen is literally the substance that holds your body together. It’s the most abundant protein in the human body and is found in the tendons, skin, muscles, bones, and teeth. 

Collagen has become more widely known in recent years, especially in the beauty industry, because of its ability to strengthen, repair, and hydrate the skin. But collagen also plays a vital role in strengthening the connective tissues that make up your teeth, bones, gums and periodontal ligaments.

Our teeth are comprised of various parts – bone, cementum, dentin and enamel, which have both organic and inorganic parts.

Collagen is a key aspect in our teeth. Type 1 collagen is seen largely in the organic parts of the bone, cementum and dentin.  Type XVII is important for the formation of enamel and, a lack of it, means our teeth could become malformed.

Although collagen may not be the first thing we think of when looking into oral health, it can help to bind our teeth together and keep them firmly placed in the gums.

There have also been many studies to show that a lack of collagen is linked to a loss of teeth. Collagen is, in fact, made up of the fibers that are in the connective tissues that make up our teeth and bones.

Reference:

BioMed Central Limited. (2012, March 5). Keep smiling: Collagen matrix promotes gum healing around exposed roots. ScienceDaily.