The Pregnant Women's Guide to Dental Health

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The Pregnant Women's Guide to Dental Health
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• It is important to care for your teeth and gums
  before pregnancy and during pregnancy
• During pregnancy hormonal changes can make your
  gums more easily irritated and inflamed. If you
  develop red, puffy or tender gums that bleed when
  you brush, you may be experiencing an exaggerated
  response to plaque that builds up on your teeth,
  this is an indication that you need dental visit.

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• What are the Dental Problems during Pregnancy?
• The Dental problems that pregnancy can trigger
  are as
• Cavities- These are small and damaged surfaces on
  teeth. They increase the risk of germs breeding
  as a result of which the germs may travel down
  through the digestive system while eating,
  affecting pregnancy and the fetus.
• Loose teeth- Certain hormone released during
  pregnancy or plaque may weaken the gums, making
  the tooth fragile and loose.
• Gingivitis- It is a condition in which gums
  become red and inflamed. Pregnancy can trigger
  Gingivitis. In-fact, 60-75 of pregnant women
  suffer from this.

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• Periodontal Disease- Gingivitis if untreated may
  cause serious periodontal problems. It may affect
  your gums and bones that are attached to teeth.
  This may seriously affect the orientation of your
  teeth, so its better to seek medical
  intervention. You can consult a dentist in Wakad
  to avoid any later complications.
• Tooth corrosion- In pregnancy, it is common to
  have nausea and vomiting known as morning
  sickness. Vomiting exposes teeth to acidity.
  Since teeth are made of calcium, exposure to
  excess acidity leads to slow reaction causing
  corrosion of teeth. patient can have sensitivity
  in the teeth

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• Preventative Tips
• You can prevent oral health problems in pregnancy
  by following very simple steps such as
• Don't brush your teeth for at least 30 minutes
  after vomiting or reflux. This will give the
  enamel time to recover from the acid attack. Do
  rinse your mouth with water after you vomit to
  help wash the acid away, and smear some fluoride
  toothpaste on your teeth to refresh your mouth
  and help strengthen enamel.
• Brush and Floss- Make sure to brush with fluoride
  toothpaste twice a day, as fluoride toothpaste
  prevents cavities. Also, floss at least once a
  day.

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• Visit the dentist- Visit the dentist at least
  twice in your term.
• Eat a diet rich with calcium, B12 and vitamin C
  to help keep gums healthy.
• Eat healthy food and avoid consuming too much
  sour and sweet food- Too much acidic or sweet
  food can trigger tooth problems.

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