Even unborn patients need great dental care!
When you are pregnant, dental care is very important. Pregnant women have a higher change of getting gingivitis (gum disease) due to fluctuating hormones. Good hygiene is very important during this time because women with gingivitis have an increased risk of pre-mature and low weight birth. Please visit your dentist at least every six months while you are pregnant.
If you are suffering from pregnancy nausea, instead of brushing your teeth, you can rinse with a prescription antibacterial mouth rinse.
Do not take the antibiotic tetracycline while you are pregnant as this could stain your baby’s developing teeth yellow.
Drink lots of milk to ensure enough calcium for your baby’s developing teeth!
Once your baby is born, avoid sharing utensils, foods and drinks because the bacteria that cause cavities and gum disease can be transmitted from your mouth to your baby’s mouth.
Your baby’s first dental appointment should be around their first birthday or when their first tooth erupts. Don’t worry this is a fun, stress free visit!
Feel free to call our office with any questions….we love to talk about babies!
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