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Did you know that while your child’s teeth will not be visible at birth, they still exist beneath the gums? Your child’s primary teeth begin to form at the sixth week of pregnancy and start to mineralize and harden during the third or fourth month.
If you are an expectant mother, now is the time to think about how you can make your child’s teeth as healthy as possible, even if they still have some time to go before making their entrance to the world. Of course, your baby’s overall health and physical development depend on you.
This includes having a healthy diet that is rich in nutrients. If you aren’t getting enough nutrients, your baby won’t either. Your dentist may know a thing or two about oral health, but we know that if a baby’s overall health is good, we can count on their oral health being the same as well.
This is the question that gets asked a lot. What can a pregnant woman eat to ensure that her baby’s overall health and development is at its best? Dental professionals recommend the following, including some of their favorite choices of vitamins and minerals that promote healthy teeth for your child:
If you have any questions regarding your child’s teeth while you are pregnant, please contact us today. And don’t forget that there will come a time when your child will need to be scheduled for their first ever dental appointment.