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Dental Care in Pregnancy
The changes that occur during pregnancy make the mother more susceptible to gingivitis and tooth decay. Dental hygiene and good nutritional habits banish the old myth that every pregnancy does a tooth.
Oral abnormalities of pregnancy
During pregnancy, major changes in women at all levels: physical appearance, in the chemical and psychological.
This causes the mouth of the pregnant woman more susceptible to gingivitis and tooth decay.
1. Gingivitis
During pregnancy there is an increase of the hormones estrogen and probating that condition changes in the structures throughout the body, among them, especially in the tissues of the mouth. Read the rest of this entry »
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Dental health in pregnancy
The gestation period is a period of great change, including hormones and increased blood flow. These changes increase the risk of tooth decay, bleeding gums or gingivitis.
The following tips will allow you to wear your best smile while the time comes to give birth.
Brush your teeth after every meal. Use a fine brush and fluoride toothpaste. Clean the tongue and floss. Its regular use helps prevent gingivitis.
If you have any dental-fulfillment, it is better to do before pregnancy, but if you’re expecting a baby, it should wait for the period between the fourth and sixth month, for the first three are of extreme importance for the development of child and the incidence of complications is higher.
Either way, it is recommended that regular visits to the dentist at least once during pregnancy and again after delivery, that even if you have any dental condition.
However, if your gums are swollen and oozing or have the impression that you move your teeth, go immediately to the dentist, because they might be symptoms of a periodontal problem.
To have healthy teeth, food plays a major role. Avoid sugar, “as far as possible,” for its high consumption makes it more aggressive plaque and produce acids that attack the enamel and cause cavities.
The gum tissues are extremely sensitive to hormonal changes that might favor even situations that would involve the loss of teeth.
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