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Dental health is one of the most overlooked aspects to care for during your pregnancy. Just like your body needs to be cared for, the health of your mouth, teeth, and gums is equally as important. When you become pregnant, dental care should become an essential role in your prenatal care. Most don’t realize that being pregnant can increase your risk for oral health problems simply due to other pressures during this sensitive time. These problems can affect your overall experience and pregnancy.
For example, studies have linked some mothers with gum disease to having premature births. Premature babies can have health issues at birth and later in life more so than babies born full-term. Taking good care of your mouth, teeth, and gums during pregnancy can help you have a healthier pregnancy and a healthy baby.
Your body will be going through many changes during this time. Some changes you can see while other changes are more hormone based. Some of these changes can affect your teeth and gums due to new habits and hormone fluctuations. For example:
Some signs are things someone else may notice about you, like having a rash around the body or excessive coughing. Some other symptoms come on gradually like having a sore throat or feeling dizzy more often than normal.
The most notable signs of dental problems can include:
If you have any of these symptoms, don’t hesitate to call your dentist and go over your symptoms. It’s possible to get an infection while pregnant that you may not know exists until getting checked out.
Schedule regular dental visits before, during, and after pregnancy. At your visits, mention to your dentist the following:
Make sure to notify your dentist of any changes throughout your pregnancy journey. If anything arises, both your doctor and dentist can add preventative measures to help your experience stay safe and healthy.
Pregnancy should be a time of low-stress and abundant health. Just like you would care for your body during this sensitive time, realize that your teeth, gums, and mouth are no different. If you work with your doctor and dentist ahead of time, preventitive measures can be taken to ensure your pregnancy goes smoothly. If you ever have oral health issues while pregnant, be sure to make an appointment and notify your dentist right away.
To help keep your dental care optimized while pregnant, contact our professional and pleasant staff here at Mountain View Dental. If you have questions or want to schedule an appointment, give us a call today at 385-324-3557.
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