Were you aware that baby teeth contain "growth rings"? Although a dentist cannot detect these structures, they may be important when predicting the developmental condition autism. What have scientists uncovered and why might these findings be important?
- Growth rings within infant teeth contain traces of zinc and copper.
- These two elements are thought to be related to autism.
- Abnormal levels of either could be early signs of this condition.
"As kids develop in the womb and throughout early childhood, a new tooth layer is formed every day."
Check out additional information here:
https://consumer.healthday.com/cognitive-health-information-26/autism-news-51/baby-teeth-give-clues-to-autism-s-origins-detection-734271.html