Vitamin B2

How is Vitamin B2 important to your oral health?

Lack of Vitamin B2 can lead to Cheilosis, which is the inflammation and cracking of the corners of the mouth (also known as angular chelitis). Deficiencies can also cause Glossitis, which is the inflammation of the tongue where the filliform papillae become atrophic and fungiform papillae become engorged and mushroom shaped. it is also characterized by a magenta colored tongue and chapped and sore shiny red lips.