For some time, advanced gum disease, called periodontitis, has been linked to complications of pregnancy including premature birth, low birth-weight, toxemia, and gestational diabetes. Everyone at every age needs to maintain their oral health because gum disease has also been linked to cardiovascular diseases, osteoarthritis, kidney disease, cancers, respiratory diseases, and diabetes in the general population. But pregnancy is a time of hormonal fluctuations that can alter the bacterial and acidic balance in your mouth and leave you a little more susceptible to gum disease. That’s why, during your pregnancy, we may suggest more frequent follow-up than you’re used to. The best prevention against gum disease? Daily brushing and flossing and regular dental visits! © Patient News
Posted on: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 16:30:00 +0000