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How Can Gum Disease Affect Pregnancy

Research has indicated that women with periodontal disease may be at risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, such giving birth to a pre-term or lower birth weight

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How Can Gum Disease Affect Pregnancy

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  1. How Can Gum Disease Affect Pregnancy www.nandadentalcare.com

  2. When a woman discovers that she's pregnant, she makes an appointment with their doctor. But many people don’t realize how important is to visit a dentist in this situation. • Research says that pregnant women who have gum disease they are more likely to have a baby that is born early and too small. This is due to a form of gum disease known as Periodontitis. • Being the bestdentist in Pune, Dr. Prem Nanda and Dr. Sacheev Nanda at Nanda Dental Care provides the finest dental treatments for periodontics in punewith regular follow-ups. www.nandadentalcare.com

  3. Here is what you need to know Gingivitis during pregnancy • 4 out of 10 women on average will develop gingivitis at some point in their pregnancy phase. Some studies suggesting it could be high up to 75%. • In the pregnancy phase, gingivitis can be aggravated by fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone levels, combined with a lower immune response. • Symptoms include bleeding gums when eating or brushing, and swelling or redness of the gums. www.nandadentalcare.com

  4. Periodontitis during pregnancy • It is the most serious form of gum disease for a pregnant woman. Periodontitisis an advanced form of gingivitis which can cause premature birth, lower birth weight or maybe both. • Periodontitis can occur if gingivitis is left untreated, so to avoid it you need to have proper oral hygiene and need to visit your dentist regularly. • Symptoms include inflamed, swollen gums, a small pocket around the tooth, bad breathe, receding gums and loose teeth. www.nandadentalcare.com

  5. Planning • During pregnancy, you should always take care of your teeth with proper oralhygieneto ensure healthy teeth and gum throughout your pregnancy • Here are some few tips that can help during the pregnancy stage- • Visit your dentist for regular check-ups • Brush twice a day • Floss daily • Eat food that is high in calcium- Milk, cheese and leafy green vegetables. • Limit sweet and starchy foods- Avoid soda and soft drinks. Instead, consume fruits and natural juices. • Manage dry mouth- Drink plenty of water. www.nandadentalcare.com

  6. So, it is necessary to track and maintain your oral health during the course of pregnancy to avoid gum diseases and their effects on your newborn baby. We at Nanda Dental Care take extensive care while performing any treatment. We ensure that your oral hygiene is at its peak. So, call us at +917620202123 or visitusto make your pregnancy and oral health a happy journey. www.nandadentalcare.com

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