{"id":1540,"date":"2021-09-04T00:47:35","date_gmt":"2021-09-04T07:47:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theelitedental.com\/old\/?p=1540"},"modified":"2021-09-01T01:11:52","modified_gmt":"2021-09-01T08:11:52","slug":"oral-health-care-in-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theelitedental.com\/old\/oral-health-care-in-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"ORAL HEALTH CARE IN PREGNANCY"},"content":{"rendered":"

During pregnancy, it is as essential to care for your oral health as your physical health. The hormone changes in pregnancy make your oral health prone to gum infections that can cause premature birth or other complications. Hence it is crucial to nurture special care to your oral health before, during and after your pregnancy and never miss out on the dental\u00a0checkups. Here is a quick guide on how to render good oral health care in pregnancy.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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ORAL HEALTH ISSUES DURING PREGNANCY<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1.GUM DISEASES<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The hormonal changes during pregnancy<\/span><\/a>\u202fcause gum inflammation, rendering them tender and reddish. You can identify Gingivitis by\u202f<\/span>the signs of unhealthy gums<\/span><\/a>\u202flike red, swollen and tender gums. Nearly 60% to 75% of women develop\u202f<\/span>Gingivitis gum disease<\/span><\/a>\u202fduring pregnancy. If Gingivitis is left untreated, it infects the gums badly and weakens the bones that support the teeth. Eventually, Gingivitis leads to a severe form of gum disease known as Periodontitis, in which the bones that support the teeth get lost, and the gums also loosen their hold from the teeth. It further leads to the loosening of teeth that get extracted eventually. The gum diseases during pregnancy harm the baby, causing premature birth at around 32 weeks and lower birth weight.\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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2.DENTAL CAVITIES<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pregnancy changes eating habits, and some women develop cravings for sweets or snacks. Improper eating habits and the presence of a lot of cavity-causing bacteria in the mouth form severe\u202f<\/span>dental cavities<\/span><\/a>. Women having a lot of bacteria in the mouth during pregnancy transmit them to the child after birth. These children are more likely to develop cavities in childhood and suffer from severe dental issues.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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3.PREGNANCY TUMORS IN THE MOUTH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Women also tend to develop\u00a0tumors\u00a0in the mouth during the second trimester. These are not non-cancerous\u00a0tumors\u00a0but swollen lumps on the gums. These\u00a0tumors\u00a0are an extreme inflammatory reaction to the local irritations like food particles or\u00a0plaque that form\u00a0large lumps on the gums. These\u00a0tumors\u00a0are nothing to be afraid of and go away after the delivery. However, if you experience trouble while chewing the food, the dentist removes these\u00a0tumors\u00a0via a painless procedure.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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HOW TO NOURISH GOOD CARE FOR ORAL HEALTH IN PREGNANCY?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n