Oral Health in Pregnant
Are you pregnant, have a problem in your mouth, and despair because you fear going to the dentist at this stage of your life?
We advise two safe steps: first take a deep breath, second make an appointment with us.
What is the oral health consultation in pregnant women?
If you are thinking of becoming pregnant, know that it is extremely important to visit your dentist in order to ensure that you do not have any oral pathology, which can complicate such a special phase in the life of a woman.
During this phase numerous changes occur, some more intense than others. Although most people ignore the changes that occur in the oral cavity, they all complain of bleeding in their gums. This happens by changes of hormones and bacteria in the oral cavity.
During pregnancy, the body undergoes various hormonal transformations and peaks that cause changes in the periodontal tissues.
These changes can lead to the development of various oral health problems in pregnancy.
It is therefore essential to monitor the oral health of the future mother, ignoring any previous problems that may exist and preventing other pathologies from developing.
Pregnancy and oral health: a relationship of "tail fish in the mouth"
The natural hormonal changes of pregnancy can influence oral health in pregnant women. One of the most common changes that leads pregnant women to seek help is bleeding from their gums, as they will overreact to plaque.
And it’s all the “fault” of hormones and bacteria!
The inverse also occurs because the relationship between gingival diseases such as periodontitis, premature birth and babies with low birth weight is proven.
Research in the US shows that up to 18 out of 100 premature births can be triggered by gum disease.
What other oral health issues in pregnancy can occur?
Changes in eating habits such as higher intake of sugar-rich foods increase the appearance of tooth decay during pregnancy. Replacing sweets with more nutritious foods like cheese, nuts or fresh vegetables will help your overall and oral health.
As we mentioned earlier, it is one of the most common oral health issues in pregnant women. Keeping your teeth clean, especially near the gum line, will help reduce or even prevent gingivitis during pregnancy.
They are small hemorrhagic tumors that can appear on the gum, don’t be afraid, they are not cancerous. Are rare, but can occur normally in the second trimester and in most cases disappear after childbirth
Because vomiting can be frequent during pregnancy, acid from the stomach in contact with teeth may contribute to tooth wear.
A pregnant woman can do any kind of dental treatment?
Yes, it is important that oral health in pregnant women not be neglected. A grávida pode realizar qualquer tratamento dentário, mesmo que necessite de anestesia, uma vez que uma infeção na boca é mais prejudicial para o bebé do que realizar os tratamentos dentários. O segundo trimestre é o mais indicado para realizar tratamentos.
Does pregnancy ruin the mother’s teeth?
No, pregnancy does not ruin the mother’s teeth. It is a myth that babies steal calcium from mothers.
A mother can pass tooth decay to her child?
Yes, you can. Tooth decay is a contagious disease, so not only the mother, but also other people who care for the baby in the early years, can transmit bacteria from tooth decay through saliva when tasting the baby’s food to check the temperature, blow to the food or give kisses to the child.
If you become pregnant is part of your plans, no doubt that the dental consultation should be on your agenda, since it can identify and solve oral problems before becoming pregnant.
If you are already in a state of grace, our team will help treat and care for your oral health in these 9 beautiful months!
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Evaluation appointment
The price of the oral health consultation in pregnant n’A Clínica varies according to the needs and complexity of the intervention. Both are taken into consideration by our experts in a thorough assessment consultation. Each case is a case and needs detailed clinical evaluation before we offer any price. More important than the price will be to have a personalized plan that benefits your oral health.
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