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Dental Care and Pregnancy: Ways to Maintain Your Beautiful Smile

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Pregnancy is a memorable time for future parents, especially women. During this time, your body goes through drastic changes, such as fluctuating hormone levels. These changes can affect your oral health, so it’s important to schedule regular checkups with our dentist in Brandon. Learn more about dental issues during pregnancy and what you can do from the experts.

Avoiding Disease

Pregnant women are at a high risk of developing periodontal disease for two major reasons:

Pregnancy Gingivitis

When pregnant, the hormone levels in your mouth changes. This can allow bacteria to grow and multiply in your mouth and gums. And that increases your chances of developing periodontal disease.

Nausea and Vomiting

Morning sickness, nausea, and vomiting are common during pregnancy. Vomiting can introduce stomach acids in your mouth, which can break down the enamel, leaving you more vulnerable to periodontal disease.

If you want to remain healthy and give your baby the best environment to grow, here are few things to do:

Regular Dental Care

Even before getting pregnant, it is advisable to see our dentist in Brandon. He will check your teeth and clean them to make sure you’re safe and healthy. And even if you’re already pregnant, please inform our dentist. That way, you can avoid exposing your baby to any form of danger, like X-rays.

Check Your Gums Regularly

Hormonal changes can cause your gums to swell or get inflamed. As such, it’s important to brush and floss regularly. If you suspect any problem, please see our dentist immediately so that you can get checked for gingivitis. Sometimes, periodontal disease can trigger premature labor, so don’t overlook any symptom.

Avoid X-Rays

X-rays can be harmful to your baby, so inform our dentist about your pregnancy. And if you require a treatment that needs X-rays, we will be sure to use measures to protect your baby.

Regular Oral Hygiene Routine

Just because you’re pregnant doesn’t mean you should stop using a fluoride mouthwash. In fact, you should use it more often, particularly if you don’t have a specific dental routine. Dentists recommend brushing twice a day and flossing regularly. Additionally, you should rinse with a fluoride mouthwash to prevent the occurrence of gum disease.

Eat Healthy Food

You may have heard that eating healthy food can improve your dental health. When pregnant, you don’t want to have dental issues, so avoid sugary foods since they get stuck between your teeth and create a perfect environment for bacteria to grow.

If you’re pregnant or planning to have a baby, it is important to see a dentist. Larry Saylor, DMD truly cares about his patients’ health. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with our team in Brandon and get started.

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