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As a part of our patient care and education we here provide information to the patients benefit of developing healthy oral habits. Here is a write-up for the pregnant patients to know about the dental problems which can arise during pregnancy and the oral care to be taken care while planning for pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Dental Problems During Pregnancy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Should you be consulting your Dentist while or before planning your pregnancy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The question may sound weird but the following write-up will explain that \u201cWhy would it be wiser to do so?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pregnancy causes many hormonal changes in the body which have many secondary effects. The oral cavity or your mouth is not devoid of such issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s very important for you to take good care of your gums and teeth when you are pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common dental problems during pregnancy are as follows:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum Problems<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are at a risk of developing gum disease in pregnancy, the rise in hormonal level (estrogen and progesterone) during pregnancy can cause swelling of gums. This makes you more vulnerable towards deposition of tartar causing gum inflammation which is called \u201cPregnancy Gingivitis<\/strong>\u201d. Soreness, swelling and bleeding from gums are signs of pregnancy gingivitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes certain growths on gums called \u201cPyogenic Granulomas<\/strong>\u201d or \u201cPregnancy Tumors<\/strong>\u201d are also noticed in pregnant women. They can cause profuse bleeding easily even with a light touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These problems are more common in females with compromised gum health. So, it can be avoided if you consult your dentist while or before planning the pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These gum diseases if not taken care of can lead to infection of supporting structures of tooth (periodontitis<\/strong>) which can lead to tooth loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gagging while Brushing Teeth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gagging in pregnant women is quite common but the intensity or severity of gagging is variable. This is sometimes compounded or further worsened by the act of brushing. This results in reluctance in brushing. When this happens regularly, the chances for cavities increase manifold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tooth Decay<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morning sickness in the first three months of pregnancy is very common. Vomiting can expose your teeth to stomach acids which can lead to loss of enamel(dental erosion). This can increase the risk of tooth decay. Changes in diet can also cause tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loose Tooth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High levels of the hormones, progesterone and estrogen during pregnancy can temporarily loosen the tissues and bones that keep your teeth in place. This can make your teeth loose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hormonal changes which have occurred will become normal after the delivery but some damages that have been created cannot be taken back. So one has to take good care of dental health during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things to be taken care of:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oral Hygiene Measures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n