Nurture Your Unborn Babies Teeth!

Family Dentistry would like to share of the importance in eating healthy while being pregnant.  Eating healthy is so vital in the development of your unborn child.  If you have a chance of being pregnant, a healthy diet filled with proteins and vitamins can make a huge difference in the growth of your baby.  Prenatal care supervised by a doctor is recommended for all pregnant women.  Drs. Ogle,  Schmitz, and Hart focus on the development of the teeth of this unborn baby and encourage a healthy diet because the baby’s teeth begin to form during the second month of pregnancy.  The healthy diet includes eating the right amounts of protein, Vitamins A, C, and D, and minerals like calcium and phosphorous.  By not eating the proper nutrition, the baby’s enamel may not form properly and may lead to a higher incidence of developing cavities later in life.  Many pregnant women crave sweet foods as well and can create the tendency of cavities for her teeth.   Remember to choose healthy snacks to promote the proper development of the unborn baby’s teeth and to prevent the cavities developing in the mother’s teeth.  For further information on eating a healthy diet, visit www.choosemyplate.gov.     Family Dentistry has a goal for their patients to have healthy teeth for a lifetime and that begins in the womb.