Dental health is no exception during pregnancy and needs twice as much care
as a normal person does. At Care Dental we do take care of pregnant women
and educate them how this condition can affect your teeth, gums and overall
mouth health.
During pregnancy the gums are more likely to become inflamed due to
hormonal changes that make them more sensitive to the bacteria in the
plaque. This swollen, red, tender gums that bleed when flossed or brushed
in pregnant women is a mild form of gum disease known as pregnancy
gingivitis.
Meticulous oral hygiene and regular professional cleaning will greatly
reduce the signs and symptoms of pregnancy gingivitis. The gums will return
to normal after pregnancy.