Pregnancy and dental care at Triodent clinic Rajahmundry - Rajahmundry

Do you need a dental checkup before pregnancy?

Yes. Keep your regular dental checkups before and during pregnancy. Some studies show a link between gum disease and having a premature or low-birthweight baby. Low birthweight means your baby weighs less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces at birth. If you have gum disease, getting treatment before pregnancy may prevent health problems in you and your baby.

When you see your dentist, tell him you’re planning to get pregnant. And when you visit your dentist during pregnancy, make sure he knows you’re pregnant.



Here’s another reason why now’s the time to open wide for the dentist and the hygenist: pregnancy hormones can do a number on your mouth. For one thing, those hormones will make your teeth extra vulnerable to decay — a compelling case for starting off with a professionally cleaned set. For another, your gums (like the other mucous membranes in your body) become swollen and inflamed once a baby’s on board, and they are prone to bleed easily. All that sensitivity and swelling makes those gums more susceptible to plaque and bacteria, leading (in some women) to gingivitis. Untreated gingivitis can develop into a more serious gum condition called periodontitis,

Watch what you eat during and between meals, too. Cut down on your intake of simple sugars (like candy and soda), consume plenty of foods high in vitamin C (which strengthens gums and reduces the chances of bleeding), and bone up on foods high in calcium and vitamin D (which team up to strengthen tooth enamel, along with your bones). And even if you’ve gotten the all-clear at your preconception dental checkup, schedule another visit with your dentist while you’re expecting to get another cleaning and keep an eye on your teeth and gums. After all, you’ll want that smile picture-perfect when it’s time to snap those first mom-and-baby photos!