Pregnancy, while it sounds like the most dreamy and desirable period of a woman’s life, it is actually quite a difficult and demanding one.
For the whole 9 months, you need to be careful about what you eat, drink, how you seat, and even how you sleep. What you consume and how you choose to live, can directly affect the baby.
As if these much aren’t enough, your teeth can take you to the trouble-zone, if you don’t practice oral hygiene at par while monitoring your food intake.
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Since during pregnancy, you are more prone to get acidity or indigestion, and both are arch enemies of strong teeth.
In general, maintaining oral health requires discipline. Pregnancy itself can trigger a handful of gums and teeth issues. Let’s have a look:
Gingivitis
Gingivitis is a disease that can take place when you keep neglecting the rising problems of dental plaque. Gingivitis actually impacts the gums gravely giving them inflammation.
Cavities
Cavities usually start with the development of plaque and tartar. With regular brushing and flossing, you can beat such problems; however, you should be extra careful if you’re pregnant.
Also, if you let the cavities take over, by not using mouthwash or flossing enough, you might be at risk of developing cavities at gum line.
Loose Teeth
Weakening of teeth and gums causes teeth to have a loose grip on roots. Apart from a lack of hygiene routine, bad eating habits can trigger this too.
Consuming alcohol or an extreme amount of sugary food can cause teeth damage. Moreover, it is advisable to avoid soda-based liquids.
Dental Erosion
Dental erosion is the onset of tooth decay. In some cases, the plaque goes on and on and the tooth starts receding or breaking. In extreme cases, the patient can go toothless if a dentist has not been approached.
Postpartum is also a critical time for a woman. During pregnancy and postpartum, these tips to improve your oral health will assist you maintain it.
Dental care after pregnancy
Routine Dental Check-up
Consider visiting your dentist at least once in a couple of months while you’re pregnant. Otherwise, one can go for one visit per six months.
A dentist will not only suggest you correct toothpaste and mouthwash, but will also cleanse your teeth and gums deeply, removing any developing plaque.
Don’t Skip Brushing, Flossing, and Using Mouthwash
You may find it hectic to stick to such an elaborate routine for oral hygiene that also twice a day. However, precaution is better than cure. Flossing and the proper mouthwash will keep you safely away from developing tartar.
Stick to a Balanced Diet
Start with baby steps as you try to work on your diet. Consume more water and decrease sugar intake as far as possible. Also, make sure there is some gap between your supper time and sleep hour. Sometimes the acidity in food becomes a reason behind tooth erosion, and we want to avoid it.
A cleanly brushed and flossed mouth feels fresh and improves your day. Poor oral health affects the stomach hugely, and to prevent that dental hygiene awareness is crucial.
Dr. Anu Isaac, DMD, runs a successful dental clinic in Salem, MA. Dr. Isaac strives for quality on a daily basis and this commitment to quality is reflected in her constant pursuit of advanced training. Her firm belief that even experts need to stay updated about what’s new in the dental field, enables her to provide every patient with optimal oral care. As the founder of Coral Dental Care, she is dedicated to creating healthy, beautiful smiles for her patients and also to educating dental and non-dental communities with her engaging articles on all things related to oral health, recent dental innovations, and latest treatment modalities.
