While pregnant, your teeth may become more sensitive and susceptible to plaque, gingivitis and even pregnancy tumors and sores in the mouth. It's why good oral hygiene throughout your pregnancy is so important to help keep you comfortable and your...
You may be worried that getting dental treatments isn't safe during pregnancy, especially considering how what you do directly impacts your growing baby. Yet getting your teeth cleaned and examined regularly is not only safe for the health of your...
The American Pregnancy Association states that you should go for regular dental cleanings during pregnancy. Seeing your dentist for an exam and your hygienist for cleanings might help prevent decay, infections and other dental problems that can...
During pregnancy, your gums might tend to swell due to hormonal changes. You also might be prone to dental decay during this time, which can lead to a tooth infection. While it is best to avoid nonessential dental work during pregnancy, an...
When you learn you’re pregnant, your teeth probably are the last thing on your mind. However, overlooking dental health can have serious consequences for your pregnancy. A 2005 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found...
Most of your pregnant body's changes are evident as it adapts to accept your baby's growth and development. However, you may not consider how your dental health affects your pregnancy. Proper dental care preserves your teeth during the changes...
At five months (20 weeks) pregnant, you are halfway through your pregnancy. You are also eight weeks away from the beginning of your third trimester. Your baby weighs about 10 1/2 ounces and is around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and...
During pregnancy, fluctuating hormones can affect almost every part of your body, and your mouth is no exception. Pregnant women are more prone to developing the gum disease gingivitis than other women, according to the American Dental...
The pain from a cavity, broken tooth or dental infection can be excruciating, but the fear of putting an unborn child in harm's way can keep a pregnant woman from going to the dentist. Dental care is important, though, if you're pregnant, and, in...
