A SHORT DISCUSSION ON YOUR ORAL HEALTH DURING PREGNANCY

No woman should smoke, drink or perform any physically strenuous activity during pregnancy. Along with these clauses, it is also important to go for regular dental checkups during those days. Oral healthcare experts in London point out, there are dual benefits of making such routine visits to facilitate thorough dental care during your pregnancy. First, teeth whitening and most other services available at such offices are perfectly safe for pregnant women. Secondly, pregnancy has its undeniable impact in the mouth of every woman.

PREGNANCY AFFECTS THE MOUTH

It is very common among pregnant women to have bleeding gums while brushing or flossing the teeth. This occurs mainly due to drastic hormonal changes that take place in the body. It is also because of this hormonal imbalance, they develop a condition called ‘pregnancy gingivitis’. Though this condition is temporary and gets cured on its own after your pregnancy gets over, but there’s no point in ignoring it either. Dentists prescribe more frequent flossing and brushing along with more frequent cleanings to resolve the problem.

Pregnancy also makes women more prone to tooth decay. Morning sickness and diet that one usually follows during this stage are mainly responsible for this problem.

ORAL TREATMENTS TO AVOID DURING PREGNANCY

To make things easier for both you and your oral health expert, you should announce your pregnancy right at the moment you walk into the chamber. This will help the expert to choose the safe and effective treatment procedures for you. As already mentioned above, most dental treatments are safe to avail during pregnancy. However, the official website of the Department of Health advises to avoid removing amalgam fillings from one’s mouth, during pregnancy. Moreover, the experts prefer to safeguard pregnant patients from radiation. Thus, they’re not subjected to dental X-ray either.

TIPS TO MAINTAIN SOUND ORAL HEALTH DURING YOUR PREGNANCY

It is very important for every pregnant woman to maintain a sound oral health. You should strictly maintain good oral hygiene and keep your teeth and the gums as much clean as possible. Here’re some tried and tested tips to ensure sound dental health that every pregnant woman should follow.

• Routinely visit your dentist for thorough teeth cleaning during those days.
• Ask him or her for some helpful suggestions for teeth cleaning at home.
• Carefully brush the teeth twice a day.
• Brush for exactly two minutes every time, using a soft-bristled toothbrush.
• Apply proper brushing technique to remove plaque buildup on the teeth.
• Use a fluoride toothpaste or you may also ask the expert to recommend you one.
• When you’re hungry in between meals, feed on vegetables and purposefully avoid sugary drinks and foods.
• Stop using mouthwashes with alcohol content.
• Avoid smoking, as it makes you prone to gum diseases 

For more information just feel free to contact Wimbledon dentist at Confidental Dental Clinic today. It is common for pregnant women to suffer from nausea and vomiting (morning sickness). Every time you vomit, just rinse the mouth with water to wash away the acid from the mouth. Do not brush the teeth immediately after vomiting. This may result in wearing away of the enamel.

Follow these tips and your mouth will not be a matter of concern during those vital months of your life.