The Role of Calcium in Teeth Development

Calcium also is important for the development of teeth. Teeth, like bones, are calcified tissues. The teeth begin to form in the first few months of fetal life and the mineralization process continues into late adolescence.

An adequate intake of calcium, is needed for proper development of tooth structures.

Although the mature tooth is metabolically active, the fully eruptive adult tooth is not significantly subject to resorption. Unlike bone, teeth do not readily release their calcium when the body's needs for this mineral are not met by the diet.