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Eating Cheese During Pregnancy may Reduce Tooth Decay Risk in the Child: Study

Higher maternal intake of cheese and dietary calcium during pregnancy is associated with reduced risk of childhood dental caries, according to a Japanese study published in the Nutrition Journal.

Tooth decay or dental caries is the most common chronic disease among children globally. Although it may not be a fatal disorder, tooth decay can negatively affect the child's quality of life. Many factors may cause dental caries � cariogenic bacteria, fluoride exposure, dietary habits, and oral hygiene practices are some of them.

Since tooth formation and ...

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