At our practice, we care greatly for every patient and take
pride in delivering personalized care. We emphasize that depending on different
stages in a patient's life, their dental care at home may need to be adjusted.
One such life benchmark is pregnancy. Are you or someone you love expecting?
Then you'll want to read on!
If you're not familiar with gingivitis, consider yourself lucky
(it's not fun). It's essentially gum inflammation caused by plaque building up
between your teeth and gums. This bacteria growth can lead to tooth decay
and down the road, tooth loss. All in all, it's not a good thing!
During pregnancy, it’s more common for women to experience a
form of gingivitis known as pregnancy gingivitis – in fact, about half of
pregnant women do! During pregnancy, there is a dramatic increase in hormones
and the natural response to plaque can become heightened while gums are more
sensitive.
There is a solution though! It’s all about maintaining very
active and healthy oral hygiene. We recommend diminishing the amount of plague
that’s present by brushing twice a day, flossing daily, visiting the dentist
more often and avoiding sugary snacks. If sugary snacks can’t be avoided, just
be sure to brush your teeth and rinse afterwards!
Have you dealt with pregnancy gingivitis? Or are you increasing your brushing/flossing routine to avoid it? Tell us in the comments section below and keep having a wonderful summer!
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