Dr. Shields has often shared information on how oral health affects pregnancy and overall wellness of both mother and infant. Now researchers have discovered a link between prenatal enamel growth rates in teeth and weaning in human babies.

The research found that incisor teeth grow quickly in the early stages of the second trimester of a baby’s development, while molars grow at a slower rate in the third trimester. This is so incisors are ready to erupt after birth, at approximately six months of age, when a baby makes the transition from breast- or bottle-feeding to weaning and soft solid foods.

If you have a question about maternal health, tooth formation, and how to care for your teeth during pregnancy, contact our team for your next appointment today!

Reference:

University of Kent. (2014, November 20). Research finds tooth enamel fast-track in humans. ScienceDaily. Retrieved February 16, 2015 from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/11/141120123243.htm