Dental
disease during pregnancy
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Many mothers have
experienced gum disease, dental pain and/or tooth extraction during or
shortly after their pregnancy. This is often seen as being a
"normal" side effect of being pregnant. However, dental disease,
which is an infection of the teeth and/or gums, is not "normal"
for any patient.
There are three basic events that happen during pregnancy which make the
patient more susceptible to dental disease. First, hormonal changes may
make the gums more susceptible to gum disease.
Second, pregnant women tend to eat smaller, more frequent meals, exposing
their teeth and gums to sugars and acids more often. Third, cravings for
"junk foods" and inadequate oral hygiene pose an increased
threat to the teeth and gums.
Pregnant women should be advised to schedule a dental evaluation and
receive preventive dental care. Personalized oral hygiene instruction
should also be given to fight disease and promote overall good health for
the mother and her baby.
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Dental Arts of Rockland
523 Route 303
Orangeburg, New York 10962
845 359-0407
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Dental
disease during pregnancy
In Orangeburg NY and the surrounding
New City - Nyack - Pearl River - Tappan New York areas.
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