Question

A friend’s child is already seven years old, but their teeth have not naturally fallen out. Does this situation mean the child is deficient in calcium?

Answer

Delayed tooth loss can have various causes, and calcium deficiency is one of them. To ensure that the child receives enough calcium, the following measures are recommended:

  1. Encourage the child to engage in outdoor activities for at least 0.5 to 1 hour per day, as this helps the skin synthesize vitamin D in the sunlight, which is crucial for calcium absorption. Even in winter, as long as the weather permits, children should be allowed to bask in the sun after 9 am. If sunbathing indoors, windows should be opened because glass blocks the penetration of ultraviolet rays.
  2. The diet should include rich sources of calcium, such as dairy products (milk, goat milk, horse milk, MilkPowder, cheese, yogurt, condensed milk, ice cream, etc.), as well as beans and legumes.