If you are having pain in your teeth during pregnancy fear not. You can still heal and remineralize them. This is simply a sign that you have some calcium blockages among other minerals that are causing your teeth to weaken. During this time of pregnancy your baby is extracting all the nutrients it can from your vitamin and mineral stores… Your task is to make sure you have whole food supplements or that you are eating balanced meals and snacks along with high levels of protein during your pregnancy. At this time my research suggests organic eggs and grass fed raw milk has the best excellent whole foods for expectant mothers. Those who restrain from animal products must be reminded that indigenous cultures around the planet used animal foods to sustain them. It is cheap and easy to provide with awesome benefits.
Mental Affirmations to support your physical healing:
Have you ever heard of the natural toothbrush? Well vitamin C has been found to be the best tooth brush available to us, ie. Citrus fruits. Eating foods high in vitamin C is essential to keeping your teeth and gum line healthy and clean. Other foods that can be used for increase of calcium in your system are fish and RAW dairy products, According to the Wise Woman Herbal, by Susan Weed. She specifically lists, “…salmon, sardines, mackerael, seaweed (especially kelp), sesame salt, tahini and dark leafy greens such as turnip tops, beet greens, and kale.” These are all excellent foods to create various meal and snack options for your growing baby.
When you find teeth issues arising during your pregnancy this is a RED FLAG that must be addressed immediately. It is vital that you take the time to learn what foods you should increase and which foods to avoid. The good news is you do not have to say goodbye to your teeth, rather you can tell them it is time to remineralize. And that you will be doing your part to provide Raw Milk, Fermented Cod liver oil and other nutrient rich foods for healthy teeth to your livety. You can do it. Remineralize Healthy TEETH for a Healthy Baby.