Dental Disease During Pregnancy
Many mothers have experienced gum disease, dental pain and/or tooth extraction during or shortly after their pregnancy — but dental disease is not “normal” for any patient.
There are three basic events that happen during pregnancy which make the patient more susceptible to dental disease:
- Hormonal changes may make the gums more susceptible to gum disease.
- Pregnant women tend to eat smaller, more frequent meals, exposing their teeth and gums to sugars and acids more often.
- Cravings for “junk foods” and inadequate oral hygiene pose an increased threat to the teeth and gums.
Pregnant women are advised to schedule a dental evaluation and receive preventive dental care. Personalized oral hygiene instruction will be given to fight disease and promote overall good health for the mother and her baby.
OfficeChatsworth Cosmetic Dental Care
21000 Devonshire Street, Suite 209, Chatsworth, CA 91311
21000 Devonshire Street, Suite 209, Chatsworth, CA 91311
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Related reading: Gum disease: 80% of adults · Children’s dental center
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