Taking good care of your teeth and your gums isn’t
only about you, it is also about the health of your baby. Your child’s
teeth begin to develop during the 2nd trimester of your pregnancy. You
need to eat a balanced diet rich in calcium in order to make sure that
you and your baby are receiving adequate nourishment.
In addition to this, it is commonplace for pregnant
women to observe an increased redness, bleeding and swelling of the
gums. This is called as “pregnancy gingivitis”. It occurs due to
increased hormone levels such as progesterone, which causes a stronger
than normal response to plaque/tartar around your teeth. This type of
gingivitis can be adequately kept in control by practicing good oral
hygiene by brushing and flossing regularly. It is important to get
your teeth cleaned by your dentist during pregnancy. Also, you may get
busier after your newborn arrives, and it is easy to neglect your oral
health, once your bundle of joy arrives!
Remember, you can always ask your dentist in Glendale Heights at Lotus Family Denatal Care about how to maintain good oral hygiene during and after pregnancy .
This article has been posted by Dr. Purvi Thakkar.
This article has been posted by Dr. Purvi Thakkar.
