Yes, pregnancy causes some dental problems as well.
Ouch It Hurts!
Generally, during pregnancy, any unattended issue with your teeth is likely to get aggravated.
The most common dental problem that you may have while you are pregnant is bleeding gums.
Your body tends to secrete a lot of progesterone while you are pregnant and due to the hormonal changes, your gums become sensitive. They tend to react more to the bacteria, which leads to bleeding of the gums.
Second reason that leads to bleeding gums is lack of proper oral hygiene.
Safe Dental Care
The best dental practice to follow is to get regular dental checkups done.
If you are pregnant, it is necessary to get your teeth checked every three months.
You need not go in search for special toothpaste. It is perfectly safe to use any type of toothpaste while you are expecting your baby.
When do I Go to My Dentist?
It is recommended that you avoid dental treatment as much as possible while you are pregnant as dental treatment causes lot of stress and pain. Stress and pain do not have any direct impact on your baby or the pregnancy. It is just that when you are pregnant, you may not be able to withstand the pain as your threshold to pain lowers.
Dental treatment may also involve some medication which is likely to interfere with your baby's developments.
Dental pain is regarded as second to labour pain.
The first and third trimester is extremely critical.
In your first trimester any kind of tooth extractions or treatments that involve injections may lead to a miscarriage while in the third trimester it may lead to premature labour pain.
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Find out what your babyWhat About Dental Surgery?
Dental surgery like root canal jobs crops up when you ignore cavities. Regular check-ups will help you avoid such situations.
Your dentist will generally avoid antibiotics and surgical treatments as far as possible. He may prescribe mild painkillers as a first step.
The treatment recommended depends on the type of dental problem and may vary from patient to patient.
In case you need to go for a dental surgery, inform your gynaecologist and check if you need to discontinue any specific medicines or start a new course.
Common Dental Tips
- If you are planning a baby, try and go for a dental screening before you conceive.
- Avoid unnecessary treatments and medication
- Follow a healthy dental hygiene to avoid problems
(With Inputs from Dr. Sagar Shah, Dentist, 32 Reasons and Dr. Anil Bhide, Dentist, Speciality Clinic)
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