Pregnant Woman Must Dental Check

Hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy have a big impact on dental health of pregnant women. Not infrequently pregnant women have swollen gums that bleed easily. Problems with bad teeth can also affect the fetus.

"Changes in hormones due to pregnancy may lead to some changes in the condition of the mouth. One of them is the problem of the gums," said Dr. Homa Amini in the publication of research results published in the journal General Dentistry.

Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) occurs because of a buildup of plaque that causes inflammation in the gums. Plaque that is not cleaned will save so many bacteria. Problems with other gums are gums bleed easily, swollen gums, pain in the gums, and teeth are easy to shake.

If gingivitis is not addressed, could cause more serious problems or periodontitis. This condition can increase the risk of premature babies or babies born with low weight.

"Patients often delay dental care due to security reasons, although routine dental care during pregnancy is safe enough," said Amini. Quoting data in the United States, only a third of pregnant women who visited the dentist when pregnant.

Although rare, hormonal changes can cause tumors in the mouth. These tumors usually arise in early pregnancy and disappears after birth. However, surgery to remove the tumor needs to be done if there is bleeding or interfere with comfort while eating.

Pregnant women also need to look clean his teeth because the early symptoms of morning sickness in pregnancy causes increase of the degree of acidity in the mouth that lead to cavities. Therefore, immediately clean the teeth with a brush or rinse after experiencing vomiting.