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Oral Health and Pregnancy

During pregnancy, oral and dental care requires special attention. Oral health is a

part of general health, and it is of even greater importance during

this period

because it concerns both the mother and the fetus.

The changing hormone levels in pregnancy directly affect gum problems, and

indirectly, tooth decay.

Pregnancy gingivitis usually starts at the second month of gestation and reaches

the highest level at the eighth month, and heals spontaneously after birth. They

originate from pyogenic granuloma and disappear after 1-2 months

Pregnant women bleed more readily due to the effect of pregnancy hormones

(estrogen, progesterone), and may consequently avoid brushing their teeth. As a result, bacterial plaque increases. Therefore, in pregnancy, the mouth needs more

care.

Saliva flow decreases. For these reasons, the formation of caries increases during

this period

Mothers can neglect their own oral and dental health care while they are dealing

with the health of the baby, which in turn causes a deterioration of oral health. For these reasons, it is necessary to pay more attention to dental health care during

this period

Nutrition during this period affects the health of the mother, as well as the baby,

that is going to be born. The effect of vitamins A and D on enamel formation is

known

Daily oral and dental care should be continued non-stop. A full oral examination must be done before gestation to achieve optimal oral hygiene and gain the habit of maintaining it because there is a direct relationship between hormonal changes during pregnancy and plaque accumulation and gingival diseases. The hormone increase during pregnancy makes the mouth mucosa more sensitive to external factors, especially against bacterial plaques.

Effective dental care should be obtained by using toothbrushes and dental floss at

least twice a day. Gargling with mouthwashes or warm salty water must be performed. Warm salty water relaxes gums and reduces gum sensitivity.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC68837…