| Caring For Your Teeth And Gums While Pregnant |
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| Written by Dr. Marvin | |
| Wednesday, 30 May 2007 | |
 If you are pregnant, it is vital to pay close attention to your oral hygiene. Due to increases in pregnancy hormones, the likelihood of gum disease also increases. When a woman is pregnant, hormonal changes occur pretty rapidly in a woman's body. And since hormones travel throughout a woman's body through the bloodstream, it only makes sense that the jaws and the oral structures also receive a healthy dose of hormones. This can result in an increase incidence of gum disease, especially if the pregnant woman does not take the necessary precautions to prevent the bacteria from building up. If you had been diagnosed with gum diesease before your pregnancy, it is more than likely that your gum disease will become more severe during your pregnancy. The reason for this is multi-factorial. One reason for this is that a pregnant mother easily neglects their oral hygiene. With all the excitement of expecting a new child, thoroughly cleaning their teeth and gums is not a priority. Soon-to-be-mothers neglect their flossing and brushing during a critical time, when it is more important to pay attention to their oral hygiene. In addition to the distractions of impending motherhood, pregnant women also fail to realize that their hormones, the same ones that cause the highs & lows of pregrnancy affects their gums. In fact, in one study, it was found that the more severe periodontal diseases pose additional threats to women with diabetes during pregnancy. Finally, poor nutrion during pregnancy can play a significant role on peridontal diesase. Especially during the first trimester, when nausea strikes and pregnant women may not be easting the most nutritious foods. Eating the right foods and maintaing proper nutrition is not only good for the developing baby, but also for maintaining healthy gums. If you are pregnant, here are some tips you can use today to help prevent gum disease from sneaking up on you and your baby.
About The Author: Marvin Pantangco, DDS, the Leading Internet Dental Advisor, invites you to visit the high-traffic dental advice website SmileIQ.com and learn all you need to know about your smile. Also visit www.Cosmetic-Dentistry-Info.net for more information on cosmetic dentistry and a Free E-Book: How to Locate the Perfect Dentist: 5 Steps to Finding a Dentist Your Family Can Trust For Life. Sign up for our Free Newsletter where you will receive valuable tips on keeping your smile healthy and naturally beautiful. If you have more specific questions about your smile, ask the resident advisor, Dr. Marvin, in the Ask The Expert Forum at http://www.askDrMarvin.com Copyright 2007 Marvin Pantangco, DDS. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Reprint Rights: You may reprint this article as long as you leave all of the links active, do not edit the article in any way, give author name credit. Comments (0)
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