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Good Dental Care Begins In The Womb.
2002 FEB 21 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- In conjunction with Annual National Children's Dental Health Month in February, The American Dental Association (ADA) says pregnant women can help ensure their children get a good start on their oral health by focusing on staying healthy, including a proper diet, because teeth begin developing between the third and sixth month of pregnancy.
Making wise nutrition and food choices during pregnancy can help avoid malnutrition that later may bring on hypoplasia, a condition characterized by inadequate development of the infant's tooth enamel. It is important for pregnant women to receive sufficient amounts of nutrients, including calcium, protein, phosphorous and vitamins A, C and D.
If the enamel or hard surface that protects the tooth from decay does not develop properly in the fetus while in the mother's womb, that infant will be at higher risk for tooth decay when teeth begin to erupt.
"Moms-to-be have been schooled to eat right and avoid tobacco products and alcohol while pregnant to reduce the risk of birth defects and illnesses," said Dr. Kimberly Harms, a general dentist from the Minneapolis area and ADA consumer advisor. ...
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Source: HighBeam Research, Good Dental Care Begins In The Womb.