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During pregnancy, hormones in a woman's body are disturbed, which is the reason why pregnant women are susceptible to inflammatory diseases, including gingivitis.1. When you are pregnant, your teeth will become weaker
The reason why teeth become weaker during pregnancy is because when the mother's body nourishes the fetus in the womb, in order to maintain nutrients for the fetus's development, it will absorb nutrients from the body. The mother and one of the substances that the fetus has the first priority is calcium. This makes the mother's body calcium deficiency, but once the teeth do not have enough calcium, the teeth will be very weak, bacteria will easily penetrate into the teeth, causing damage to the teeth and making the teeth weaker.
This phenomenon will cause some symptoms such as: bleeding gums in pregnant women, loose teeth and affect eating problems. In order to treat this condition, it is best for pregnant women to be well nourished and combined with regular daily oral hygiene.
2. Pregnant women have a very high risk of dental diseases
Bacteria and other agents will very easily damage oral health. Especially the bacteria that have resided in the mouth for a long time, based on this opportunity they will begin to attack the tooth shell (enamel) causing cavities and long-term formation of dangerous diseases such as: caries When a pregnant woman has tooth decay, periodontitis in pregnant women, all these diseases are not good for the health of the pregnant mother and affect the health of the teeth. mouth.
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The most common disease is gingivitis, which may not be caused by an infection but due to a disorder of blood circulation in the gums. This phenomenon is usually seen from the 3rd month and gradually decreases until the 8th month. It is found that half of these disorders as well as other changes in the body during pregnancy will disappear automatically after delivery. But if left to nature, plus poor oral hygiene, it is very likely that these women's teeth will have decay and periodontal disease. The cases of bleeding when brushing teeth, toothache, most likely due to the roots of the teeth have been exposed before, now mechanical effects and circulatory disturbances are aggravated along with infections if present. . That is the phenomenon of tooth decay, the patient needs to be examined and treated.
During pregnancy, if the mother's oral health has problems, it will affect the fetus
Poor maternal health will affect the development of the fetus, the baby's oral condition is more or less damaged. love. And most babies born to mothers with dental problems have poor oral health compared to those born when pregnant women have good oral health.
3. Some dental procedures should not be performed during pregnancy
Obstetricians and gynecologists say some procedures such as teeth whitening or oral cosmetic procedures should not be performed during pregnancy. Because of the concentration of bleaching agent there is a risk of affecting the baby. Although the concentration is small and very dangerous, pregnant women should still be cautious.
X-ray film, although it does not emit a large amount of radiation and there are measures to protect the baby's safety, most doctors will limit X-rays for pregnant women except in mandatory cases to protect the baby. Safer for the baby.
Dental examination and tartar are completely safe during pregnancy. Procedures such as crowns and cavities can also be performed during pregnancy to avoid the risk of oral infections. These procedures are best done before pregnancy followed by the second trimester because morning sickness has subsided after the first three months. And in the last 3 months, when the baby has grown, the big belly makes it difficult for pregnant mothers to lie comfortably in the dental chair, even some people can't lie on their backs, dental procedures are also difficult to perform.
If you are breastfeeding and have to undergo dental procedures, you need to discuss your situation with your doctor so that there are medicines that are suitable and safe for both mother and baby.
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4. How to take care of your teeth during pregnancy
Before pregnancy: If you had oral diseases before pregnancy, you can get these diseases during pregnancy. Always have good oral hygiene, brush your teeth after eating and before going to bed to protect your teeth. Use dental floss to clean deep inside between teeth. Go for regular dental check-ups to detect damage to the teeth.
During pregnancy: During this period, a woman often has changes in her body, such as heartburn, fatigue and shortness of breath, changes in eating habits, etc. Let this situation not affect the fetus. For health in general and to the teeth in particular, it is recommended to use a gauze bandage with toothpaste to clean your teeth and rinse your mouth with clean water because pregnant women often vomit in the first few months, especially when brushing. Teeth, acidic juices in the stomach can easily cause tooth decay. In addition, pregnancy also makes women eat erratically, many people like to eat sweets more than usual, so it is easy to have tooth decay. Therefore, to avoid dental disease, try to eat products containing less sugar but instead sweet from fresh fruit, drink a lot of milk, eat less salt, moderate fat.
Hormonal changes also make the gums more prone to inflammation and bleeding that many people fear not brushing their teeth, but doing so will make the situation worse. When examining the doctor, you should inform the doctor at what stage the patient is pregnant so that the doctor can take appropriate treatment measures. Absolutely do not self-medicate, especially using tetracycline, because this medicine will make your child's teeth later brown or black. In order for children to have healthy and beautiful teeth, mothers should eat a full range of nutrients, especially calcium, and should not eat a lot of sweets and fatty foods.
After giving birth: With the advanced concept of nutrition, after giving birth, pregnant women do not have to have a strict diet as before. However, for teeth should not eat foods that are too hot or too cold. Just like during pregnancy, it is important to take good care of your teeth and gums. When nursing, a mother's body's calcium is concentrated in milk, so it is necessary to drink milk regularly and eat a lot of green vegetables and fruits to supplement calcium for the mother's own body and in breast milk. Newborns do not have bacteria that cause tooth decay, to keep them clean, adults should not kiss the child's mouth and should not offer food to the child.
4. Oral prevention during pregnancy
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To prevent, pregnant women need to pay attention to regular oral hygiene, brush teeth at least 2 times a day. Using a soft brush, brush your teeth vertically along the teeth, brushing gently to avoid damage to the gums. Use more dental floss to remove leftover food stuck in between teeth that the brush cannot clean. Rinse your mouth with physiological saline after brushing your teeth.
Eat enough nutrients, if the gums are prone to bleeding, you should pay attention to choose soft or cooked foods so that you have to chew less to avoid damage to your teeth and gums and are easy to digest. Eat lots of green vegetables and fresh fruits to increase vitamin C for the body.
If you have gingivitis that often bleeds or has an ulcer, you need to see a dental specialist for examination and appropriate treatment.
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