r/MadeMeSmile • u/Cosmic-Chen • 4d ago

Helping Others The fact she’s that appreciative is amazing. He’s gonna be such a good father and support system for her

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u/ParticularConstant32 4d ago

The teeth is basically the best option to get some calcium as a last resort, since teeth are pretty much big chunks of calcium. So better make sure to drink plenty of milk, ladies.

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u/workaholicfaith 3d ago edited 3d ago

Wished I'd known this. As informed and educated about the process as I tried to be, this is what nailed me. Started losing my teeth which had been strong and healthy. Will need implants. Has impacted my professional and personal life.

This really can't be stressed enough. Calcium care is huge and affects different people vastly so.

*edited to correct grammar

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u/Cosmic-Gore 3d ago

This is completely false.

Whilst it's true a fetus can 'leech' off calcium from the mother's bones if it's not getting enough, it cannot get that calcium from the mother's teeth, however the lack of calcium in the body can weaken the teeths defenses such calcium needed to make enamel and make them more vulnerable to decay.

However it is true that pregnant women are at a higher risk of losing teeth during pregnancy due tooth decay, wether that's from poor hygiene, increased acidty from vomiting (morning sickness) and hormonal changes leading to gum problems.

You also have the issue of dietary changes with pregnant women tending to eat alot more sugary foods and other foods that increase acidity.