Do the parents in your program know that teeth start to develop between the 3rd and 6th month of pregnancy? A healthy pregnancy promotes healthy baby teeth. Here’s some information you may want to share with the parents in your program:
- New moms with untreated cavities may pass tooth decay germs to their babies.
- Oral bacteria from a mom with poor dental health is risky for baby and may cause early childhood caries, the most common chronic childhood disease, as well as other health problems.
- Eating healthy foods, brushing with fluoridated toothpaste, flossing every day and going to the dentist for dental care is safe and necessary during pregnancy.
For more information and tips about pregnancy and healthy teeth, click on the short video,
Healthy Teeth, Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Baby:
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