{"id":1963,"date":"2024-01-12T09:12:04","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T09:12:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doctorsmiles.com\/?p=1963"},"modified":"2024-01-12T09:55:18","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T09:55:18","slug":"pregnancy-your-childs-developing-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doctorsmiles.com\/pregnancy-your-childs-developing-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Pregnancy & Your Child\u2019s Developing Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At Doctor Smiles Orthodontics, it\u2019s our mission to offer efficient and effective services that help our patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles.<\/p>\n

As part of this commitment, we\u2019re always happy to share information on how you and your family can maintain great dental and oral health. For example, for all those soon-to-be parents out there, did you know that there are steps you can take during pregnancy to ensure your child develops healthy teeth?<\/p>\n

Many people don\u2019t realize that even though a newborn\u2019s teeth aren\u2019t visible, they still exist beneath the gums. Children\u2019s primary (baby) teeth actually start forming during the sixth week of pregnancy and mineralize during the third or fourth month of pregnancy. As such, proper dental care should start even before a baby is born.<\/p>\n

Eating Right for Your Child<\/strong>
\nLike everything else that has to do with your baby\u2019s physical development before birth, your child\u2019s teeth depend on how well you take care of your own body. Developing teeth require the intake of several key nutrients in order to grow properly. If your body doesn\u2019t receive these nutrients, your baby\u2019s teeth won\u2019t either. As your trusted Tucson orthodontist, we\u2019d like to provide you with a list of the most vital nutrients for prenatal tooth development.<\/p>\n