{"id":14899,"date":"2021-06-14T16:03:58","date_gmt":"2021-06-14T16:03:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xenodochial-kalam.194-164-95-197.plesk.page\/?p=14899"},"modified":"2021-06-30T11:49:55","modified_gmt":"2021-06-30T11:49:55","slug":"dental-care-during-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hermeslondondentalclinic.com\/?p=14899","title":{"rendered":"Dental Care During Pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you expecting a little one soon? Well, you may be dealing with new and uncomfortable health issues which can boil down to just being pregnant. However, there are many dental problems that can transpire during your pregnancy and can have an effect on you or your baby.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to understand the problems your body and mouth may face whilst pregnant, and undertake the correct dental care to avoid these issues from occurring or having a long-term effect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking for the most common dental issues that arise during pregnancy, read on to find out what you need to know and how you can take care of it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental Changes During Pregnancy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleeding and swollen gums can occur during pregnancy as there is a change in hormonal levels which means your body will react differently to bacteria. If this occurs, it can lead to gum disease and significant types such as periodontitis and pregnancy gingivitis. Another common dental issue found during pregnancy is tooth decay.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gum disease and tooth decay can affect your pregnancy as the following type of outcomes can occur:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-eclampsia\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premature birth\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Underweight baby at birth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may notice <a href=\"https:\/\/xenodochial-kalam.194-164-95-197.plesk.page\/how-to-take-care-of-your-gums\/\">gums<\/a> bleeding whilst brushing your teeth, eating, receding gums, bad breath and loose teeth which will need to be treated. If you are concerned about potential symptoms of gum disease, such as tenderness, redness, swollen and bleeding gums, contact your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xenodochial-kalam.194-164-95-197.plesk.page\/email-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dentist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a consultation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended Dental Care During Pregnancy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is extremely important to get treatment if you are suffering from the symptoms of gum disease and have gingivitis or periodontitis. If you don\u2019t, it can affect the surrounding areas and result in the loss of teeth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Undertaking treatment for gum disease is completely safe for you and your baby, as it is only a thorough deep clean of your teeth by your dentist, to remove hardened plaque or tartar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your dentist will also show how to clean your teeth and maintain good oral hygiene to avoid future plaque build up. Severe cases of gum disease will involve other medical and dental treatment, however, this will be determined during your first initial consultation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book a consultation with your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xenodochial-kalam.194-164-95-197.plesk.page\/email-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dentist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get treated for gum disease today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventing Dental Problems During Pregnancy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid the risks of gum disease and tooth decay, make sure you are brushing your teeth and flossing at least twice a day and removing plaque completely. It can usually be found along the gum line as well as your teeth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoride toothpaste is usually beneficial in maintaining proper gum health, anti-gingivitis toothpaste and mouthwash can also be helpful if you are suffering from any symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think about what you\u2019re eating and drinking, and if you smoke regularly, consider quitting. If you decrease your sugar consumption and increase your intake of fruit and vegetables, this can help too and has great health benefits for you and your baby. Moreover, foods that contain fluoride can also help, this is found in black tea, seafood, raisins and powdered cereals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from reducing the risks of gum disease, it can also prevent tooth decay. It is recommended to increase how much calcium you eat or drink in order to protect your teeth and bones, which can be found in milk, cheese and plain yoghurt. Or if you can\u2019t eat dairy products, calcium-fortified soy, almond milk, cheese and yoghurt is also beneficial.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other Dental Care Considerations<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking to get pregnant soon, seeing your dental hygienist would be beneficial to undertake any treatment needed that you may not be able to whilst you are pregnant. For more information on this, please read our guide of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xenodochial-kalam.194-164-95-197.plesk.page\/is-it-safe-to-visit-the-dentist-during-pregnancy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which dental treatments are safe during pregnancy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do require a dental x-ray during pregnancy, we advise you to inform your dentist as it can be safer to wait until your second or third trimester. Modern dental x-rays carry very low risk as they use low doses of radiation which are completely safe during pregnancy, however, dental x-rays are usually not recommended during the first trimester.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only small doses of radiation are used and do not expose the baby to radiation and your dentist will shield your abdomen and thyroid.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Painkillers are usually safe to take during your pregnancy, but always speak to your doctor before taking any new medication. Furthermore, it is important to let your dentist know about all the medications and prenatal vitamins you take, as treatments may need to be modified to account for this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy Dental Care<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking to take good care of your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xenodochial-kalam.194-164-95-197.plesk.page\/pregnant-women\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental hygiene during pregnancy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? We recommend that you come to the practice for a thorough check-up so we can help you to have a healthy and happy pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are suffering from any of the above issues, book a visit with us today or if you have any questions regarding problems with your dental health, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xenodochial-kalam.194-164-95-197.plesk.page\/email-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">give us a call<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and we would be more than happy to offer advice. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you expecting a little one soon? 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