Are you pregnant? Congratulations! Call your parents, call your friends, and then be sure to call your Lynnwood dental clinic. Dental care may not be first on your list of priorities when you’re expecting, but pregnancy has a bigger impact on your oral health than you may expect.
First and foremost, you’ll want to make sure that your dentist plans your treatment around your pregnancy. There are certain procedures that may put your baby-to-be in unnecessary danger. If you can, tell your dentist if you’re planning to get pregnant before the pregnancy occurs so that you can have your regular x-rays or any other treatments done in advance.
On top of this, you will want to take extra care throughout your pregnancy to avoid tooth decay and gum disease. Your body goes through changes during pregnancy, and some of these changes compromise your ability to fight dental problems. Combine this with the increased consumption of sugary foods that many pregnant women go through, and it adds up to a seventy percent rate of women experiencing some form of gum problem while pregnant.
A healthy mouth means a healthy body, and a healthy body means a healthy baby. If you would like to learn more about how to handle your oral hygiene during pregnancy, contact Song’s Lynnwood dental center today.
