Contents:
- Medical Video: What type of dental work is safe to do during pregnancy?
- Why do I have to check my teeth before becoming pregnant?
- If I don't have a toothache, should I still check my teeth?
- So, what should I do to prevent dental problems?
Medical Video: What type of dental work is safe to do during pregnancy?
Planning a pregnancy certainly needs a lot of preparation. Because, pregnancy is not an easy thing to go through. Pregnancies that are not well planned can have a negative impact on the mother and baby. However, the preparations made are not merely about the fulfillment of nutrition from healthy food. Every prospective mother should immediately schedule an appointment with the dentist to check her teeth before becoming pregnant.
Why do I have to check my teeth before becoming pregnant?
Hormonal changes during pregnancy can make mothers more prone to tooth decay and gum infections. Vomiting because morning sickness during pregnancy can also have a negative impact on oral health. Especially if before pregnancy you already have certain gum and dental problems. It does not rule out the possibility of pregnancy hormones instead worsen the condition.
Gum disease during pregnancy is reported to be a factor in preterm birth and / or preeclampsia. A pResearch from Baylor College of Medicine found that bacteria that live in the mouth of a prospective mother are at high risk of getting into the bloodstream and being carried away into the placenta.
Bacterial infections experienced by babies during the womb can endanger their safety. In addition to the risk of premature birth, the fetus infected with bacteria from the body of the mother is at risk of having low body weight (LBW).
If I don't have a toothache, should I still check my teeth?
Of course, because gum disease can still occur without realizing it. Mild gum disease generally does not show significant signs or symptoms.
Undiagnosed gum disease can still send bacteria from the mother's mouth into the placenta when you brush your teeth.If you have gum problems or other mouth infections, you are still at risk for transmitting bacteria to your prospective baby.
So, what should I do to prevent dental problems?
To avoid dental problems, you can do the following:
- Brush your teeth using toothpaste containing fluoride
- Reducing sweets and soft drinks
- Consume foods high in vitamin C to strengthen the gums
- Eat foods high in vitamin D to strengthen tooth and bone enamel
More importantly, make a schedule to check your teeth before becoming pregnant with your dentist. The sooner the better. Your doctor will examine and treat your gum disease, or other health problems that are considered to affect your pregnancy later.
