Dental Health During Pregnancy

Tips For Proper Dental Health For Expecting Mothers

Dental health, also known as the oral health, concerns the overall health of the teeth and the gums and also plays an important part of the overall health and as such the outstanding Wahroonga Dental Group services offer a holistic approach to dental health services.

Pregnant women especially have been reported to require better Wahroonga oral health services as studies have revealed a link between periodontitis, premature birth, and low birth weight. To avoid this risky pregnancy condition, you need to pay proper attention to your health and that of your baby.

To better understand the impact of dental health, you need to first understand how pregnancy affects your dental health.

What Role Does Pregnancy Play In Your Dental Health?

Pregnancy presents itself with a range of physiological and hormonal changes which also affects the teeth and gums. During pregnancy, women have more blood flowing through their body thus causing more acid in the mouth and a rise in the hormonal levels.

However, of all the changes presented due to pregnancy, below are some of the most common ones that may present dental health problems.

1. Gingivitis: This may be caused by high levels of the hormone known as progesterone. Gingivitis presents symptoms in the form of red, swollen and or sore gums. The gums may bleed when brushing and may lead to other serious gum diseases such as periodontitis when left unattended to.
2. Loose teeth: High levels of the progesterone and estrogen hormone in the body during pregnancy can cause the tissue and bones that keep the teeth in place to relax.
3. Periodontitis: This is a serious oral health problem affecting the gum. Periodontitis is exhibited in the form of swelling and infection in the gums and bones that keep the teeth in place. This condition can also result in loose teeth.
4. Pregnancy Tumors: Pregnancy tumors should not be confused for cancer as they are exhibited in the form of lumps on the swollen gum. The lumps are usually situated in between teeth and can cause bleeding. Tumors may be caused when pregnant women have too much plaque on their teeth. While pregnancy tumors usually go away on their own, sometimes, pregnant women who exhibit this after childbirth may need to resort to surgical procedures to remove the lumps.
5. Tooth decay: This may be caused primarily by increased acid levels in the mouth which causes the breakdown of the tooth’s enamel. It is important to note that the more acid in your mouth during pregnancy, the more prone to tooth decay you are.
6. Tooth loss: The tooth may fall off in the case of serious tooth decay or gum disease.

Symptoms Of Dental Health Problems During Pregnancy

There is a need for pregnant women to understand some of the common signs and symptoms of dental health problems during this physiological state to help them protect themselves and their baby better. Below are some of the common signs and symptoms of oral health problems during pregnancy.

1. Bad breath
2. Gums that hurt to touch
3. Mouth sores, lumps, and growths
4. Loose teeth
5. Red or red-purple gums
6. Toothache or other mouth pain

Should you feel any of the above-listed symptoms, contact Wahroonga Dental Group at https://www.wahroongadentalgroup.com.au/

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Dr Chan Nguyen Post Author

Dr Chan Nguyen, a dentist in Wahroonga, graduated with honours from the University of Sydney in 2001. Known for her gentle, caring approach, she specialises in pain-free dentistry and works with neurodiverse patients, creating positive experiences through prevention and graded exposure. Dr Chan Nguyen is passionate about serving families.