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Pregnant? You’ll wantto know these helpfulpregnancy dental caretips!POSTED BY: ANNIE TANDY FEBRUARY 26, 2017
I wish I had these tips when I was pregnant! You will findeverything from what to do if you have morning (or all day!)sickness, pregnancy dental care tips for each trimester andpostpartum, do’s and don’ts to keep in mind, and more.
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Kidlist welcomes Eric G. Jackson, DDS, MAGD, FICOI, FICD, FADI ofOral Health Care Professionals as a guest contributor.
Congratulations! So you’ve got a baby on the way? Orperhaps you know someone who is pregnant or trying tobecome pregnant. The first place you should go is yourmedical doctor, but don’t forget about your dentist. Yes,really! Dental care is a bit different during pregnancy andyour teeth may need a little extra attention. Let’s review whatyou can expect and how you can watch for during eachtrimester.
Over the years I’ve lost count how many times a patient hastold me some permutation of “when I was pregnant the babystole the calcium from my teeth.” In my experience, this isn’ttypically true. Being pregnant is tough and there arenumerous mental and physical reasons why this is true. Farmore often than the baby, these mental and physicaldifficulties are the causes behind a decline in dental health.Morning sickness is just one example of this. As you likelyknow, acid and teeth don’t get along. It is the acid producedby the bacteria on the teeth and in the gums that causecavities and gum disease. Imagine the potential damage thatmight occur to a pregnant woman’s teeth/gums if she isnauseous and vomiting daily due to the morning sickness.Stomach acid can essentially melt away tooth structure in thesame way the bacterial produced acid does. Dental providers
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see similar changes in patients affected by the eating disorderBulimia, and they can be severe.
The best recipe for dental success during pregnancy is toenter your 1st trimester in good dental health. Additionally,speak with your dentist as early as you can and become aslearned as possible about the dental aspects of those ninegestational months. Specifically, speak with him/her abouthaving your teeth cleaned more often. I typically recommendevery 3-4 months during pregnancy. Finally, you need to putforth extra effort in your dental home care. A rechargeabletoothbrush (ie Sonicare or the like) is a fantastic tool and issomething I recommend for every patient, not just theexpectant ones.
The following is a brief overview of common dental questionsI often get asked as well as a trimester by trimesterbreakdown of additional dental items to keep in mind.
Pregnancy Dental Care Q&AIs it safe to have dental work duringpregnancy?
Allowable at any time in cases of emergency dental situations(pain, infection/swelling, etc), but I try to complete non-emergency work during 2nd trimester.
Are X-rays safe to take during pregnancy?
X-rays are allowable in emergency dental situations but fornon-emergency x-rays (ie checkup x-rays typically taken atyour cleaning appointments) I recommend postponing untilafter birth of the baby.
Is Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) safe duringpregnancy?
Not allowed at all as it is may cause miscarriage and/orpreterm labor
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Pregnancy Dental Care byTrimester1st Trimester
Tell your dentist you’re pregnant and learn asmuch as you can about what you might expectduring the next 9 monthsCheck with your dental insurance provider aboutextra cleanings during pregnancyWatch out for Pregnancy Gingivitis (puffy,inflamed gums caused by changes in hormones)and maintain excellent dental home careIf you’re suffering from morning sickness usebland toothpaste and a soft, small toothbrush tominimize the chance of stimulating your gagreflexIf you vomit, try to rinse your mouth with wateror a fluoride containing mouthwash like ListerineTotal Care Zero afterwards. Fight the urge tobrush with toothpaste after vomiting. The vomitis abrasive and brushing each time cancompound the damage.
2nd Trimester
Avoid sugary snacks (even if you’re cravingthem).Complete any pending dental treatments you’vebeen putting offInclude appropriate amounts of Vitamin-C,Calcium, and Vitamin-B12 in your diet. Check withyour medical doctor if you have questions aboutappropriate amountsWatch for Pregnancy Granulomas (smalltemporary tumors found on the mouth of lipsduring pregnancy caused by changes inhormones)
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Avoid dental treatments during the last six weeksof your pregnancy if possible Be especially vigilant with your home care(Flossing, brushing, rinsing)Schedule a dental appointment for after the babyis born
Postpartum/Nursing
X-rays, local anesthesia, and nitrous oxide are allsafe while breastfeedingWatch for Baby Bottle Tooth Decay: startbrushing your baby’s teeth with a softtoothbrush and water as they come inThe American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry(AAPD) recommends that a child go to the dentistby age 1 or within six months after the first tootherupts. Primary teeth typically begin growing inaround 6 months of age.
Being pregnant is a wonderful and exciting time in a woman’slife, but it sure isn’t easy! Become as knowledgeable aboutyour body’s needs and be sure to maintain optimal medicaland dental health throughout your gestational 9 months.Future you, and your baby, will thank you for doing so!! If youwould like to speak further about dental care while pregnant,or any other dental topic, please feel free to call the office andschedule a complimentary consultation appointment with me.Email and Twitter are also available options. I am extremelypassionate about modern dentistry and love discussing it withpatients, so don’t hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely, Eric G. Jackson, DDS, MAGD, FICOI, FICD, FADI [email protected] @EjacksonDDS
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