Myths and doubts about pregnancy and oral health
1. "Pregnancy took my teeth"
We often hear this phrase, but what's really such a claim, for real danger your teeth if you are pregnant? As in the other stages of life, during pregnancy is important to follow a balance diet Y keep an oral hygiene.
A widespread belief is that the baby gets the calcium it needs from the teeth of his mother. That's not true. The baby takes calcium you get it from food or bones of the mother, hence the recommendation to maintain a balanced diet.
2. "The teeth bite more during pregnancy"
Pregnancy does not pose an added risk to your oral health. But nevertheless, sometimes produces a neglect oral hygiene which causes accumulation of un plaque. These bacteria use sugar you eat to produce acids that attack the enamel of your teeth causing cavities.
On the other hand, as your belly increase in size you begin to eat small amounts of food more often since then have full feeling. Because, You should avoid eating sweet foods and / or sticky consistency (baubles, packaged juices, refreshments, pastries ...)
In addition vomiting associated with pregnancy or reflux of stomach acid cause an erosion of tooth enamel making it more susceptible to decay.
3. Gum Pain?
The hormonal changes that accompany pregnancy promote inflammation and redness of the gums. It is known as gingivitis and can cause widespread pain in the mouth and bleeding tendency. It occurs during the first trimester and worsen in the third, ceasing after childbirth.
During the second quarter may also receive a Pregnancy granuloma, a bulging lesion located in the gums that bleed easily. Most shrink or disappear after delivery.
It is in your hand to remove other factors that cause gingivitis: plaque (must be cleaned every day teeth) and tartar (you must perform a clean mouth with your dentist).
4. Can I go to the dentist while pregnant?
No problem by going to the dentist, You can receive dental treatment is required. During the first quarter are usually performed only emergency treatment, for being the most sensitive period for mom. Instead, the second quarter is usually the ideal for any dental treatment time, there being no problem in using local anesthesia to ensure analgesia during treatment.
5. Can I get dental x-rays?
Radiographic examination is an important diagnostic and monitoring tool for some dental treatments. Radiographic ray beam is not directed towards the abdomen and the amount of radiation produced is small, so that dental X-rays may be performed during pregnancy as long as a lead apron that covers the woman's abdomen and protect put the baby.
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Sources: dental Gazette, dentaid, College of Dentistry, web dental, dental baby
