If you are expecting, you may not know the first thing about what to do regarding your dental care. Yes, you are on top of all things associated with essential doctor’s visits, books, and a birthing plan but your teeth and gums? Well, who knew this was important, too, during this hectic time? As a matter of fact, preventive care during pregnancy is extremely significant. We encourage you to consider some tips, so you’re protecting your whole body.
Tip #1: Schedule Visits
We strongly encourage you to schedule a visit soon (and a follow-up six months after that). This is because your hormones are going through major changes that can affect your oral health. As a result, we need to know that you are expecting and we need to begin closely monitoring your gum health. It’s not our expecting moms’ favorite information to learn, but the chance of gum inflammation goes up as hormonal shifts occur.
Tip #2: Keep Up The Dental Hygiene At Home
Just as important as it is that we monitor your smile for issues like gum disease, you need to keep up with your home dental care to protect your smile. Continue brushing your teeth two times a day and flossing one time a day. If you need any suggestions for how to do this without fail throughout your pregnancy, ask. We will help you!
Tip #3: Don’t Let Morning Sickness Get The Best Of You
As we were saying, if you notice that something like morning sickness gets in the way of your dental care, give us a call. When you find that products you usually enjoy have become repulsive, we can help you make better selections. When you are dealing with vomiting, we can help you avoid damage to your smile (usually it’s as simple as rinsing and then brushing within a half an hour).
