3 Things To Remember About Oral Health And Pregnancy
There are some things you should keep in mind when you’re pregnant, when it comes to your smile health. While you may think you already know what they are, our Saxonburg, PA team often finds that people have lots of ideas about smile care while carrying a baby but they are not always accurate! So, before you rely on assumptions and potentially miss out on essential dental care (and tips) you really need, allow us to provide you with a quick rundown of facts you should most certainly know!
#1: You Become More Vulnerable To Gingivitis
When you’re pregnant, one of the gifts you receive that you probably don’t feel too excited about is extra blood flow to your gum tissue. This might sound beneficial but what it really shakes out to is the fact that you become even more vulnerable to gum disease. There’s more blood flow, so bacteria can more quickly irritate your gums, which makes inflammation and gingivitis more likely. The good news? As long as you’re taking care of your smile health, you don’t have to worry about this detail. However, it is certainly something to keep in mind! (Note: If you notice any changes in your gums between visits, call us!).
#2: You Should (Definitely) Keep Seeing Us!
You might have a feeling that you shouldn’t be receiving dental care if you’re pregnant. However, the opposite is the truth behind the matter. You should now, more than ever, be certain to keep up with your preventive dental care and any other required care. When you avoid it, you give your smile health room to decline. Of course, your goal in pregnancy is to remain as healthy as you can, so you enjoy a very healthy pregnancy. Keep in mind that your “health” includes your oral health, so you’ll want to continue scheduling visits.
#3: You Can Get Your Smile Through Morning Sickness
We remind every one of our expectant patients that even if morning sickness does occur (and even if it hangs around for a while), you can most certainly get your smile through it safely! When we see you for your next visit, we will offer you every last imaginable tip to protect your smile health. For now, remember to rinse when you need to, to keep flavors and scents mild, and to brush only when you feel your gag reflex is at its most relaxed morning and evening!
Schedule Visits With Us During Pregnancy
Remember that when you are pregnant, it is still just as important, if not more significant, that you keep up with scheduling visits to our practice for prevention and any other care your smile may need for optimal health. Receive comprehensive, comfortable personalized dental care in Saxonburg, PA by contacting Saxonburg Dental Care today at (724) 352-4440.
