Pregnancy is the most beautiful stage in the woman’s life. Simultaneously it is the most important phase where they are expected to take care of every aspect of their health, be it physical, mental or dental. Oral health is often neglected during pregnancy owing to associated myths and lack of awareness. This may lead to dental problems that can have a serious effect on the infant.
Pregnancy-associated dental conditions and their effects: Hormonal changes during the pregnancy make women more susceptible to gum disease and gestational diabetes, which, in turn, can affect the health of developing baby. Occurrence of Pyorrhoea during the pregnancy may lead to low birth weight babies, pre-term babies, etc Pregnancy gingivitis is a dental condition arise due to hormonal changes in which a woman might have tender, red puffy or swollen gum that can bleed in severe cases. Precautions to…
