Primary teeth start developing in the fetus (unborn baby) at about 6 weeks of pregnancy (gestation). They harden between the third and sixth month. A baby's healthy smile begins with a balanced diet while baby still in the womb. The mother’s diet should have adequate amount of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin C and vitamin D. What the mother eats during pregnancy affects the development of the baby teeth.
Certain medicines (Tetracycline and Doxycycline) can affect the development of your child's teeth and should not be taken during gestation. They can cause discolored on the unborn baby teeth, as well as, damage to unborn babies’ bones.
Hormonal changes during pregnancy can cause some pregnancy gingivitis that can affect the health of your growing baby. Also, Caregivers with untreated cavities can spread the bacteria through the transfer of saliva causing the infant to have cavities. Baby teeth are particularly vulnerable to decay.
The American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry near me recommend that the first dental visit should be by age 1 or within six months after the first tooth erupts. Schedule your infant first Children Dentist in Royal Palm Beach appointment today.
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