Why take care of healthy teeth during pregnancy? Dental diseases and inflammations in the oral cavity can cause low birth weight of the baby and in extreme cases even lead to premature birth. Therefore, if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy and have so far avoided the dentist by a wide margin - it is absolutely time for a change..

Many believe that pregnancy is a real survival school for mum-to-be's teeth. But is this true?

Gynaecologists, together with dentists, are appealing more and more frequently and loudly to pregnant ladies - Don't be afraid of treatment in the dentist's chair! Therefore, take care of healthy teeth - if possible - even before conception. However, life writes its own scripts and this does not always work out. So what can you do?

Treatment of teeth during pregnancy

Pregnancy test shows positive and you have cavities? Don't panic. You can get rid of them peacefully and stress-free. Today's dental surgeries today are nothing like those of 15 or 20 years ago. Not only are they comfortable, modern and professional, but they are also painless, so you can get the treatment you need. treatment is painless, so you are not condemned to a heroic battle with pain during pregnancy. pain during pregnancy.

The pregnant patient is administered anaesthesia because the the stress of a dental intervention could wreak far greater havoc than a properly selected palliative. However, it is important that you to tell your dentist at the outset that you are pregnant, so that he/she can select a product that is so that he/she selects a product without vasoconstricting ingredients.

Importantly, it is also possible to root canal treatment of teeth during pregnancy. Although you need an X-ray of the tooth for this, it can now be done in such a way that it It is also possible to do this in such a way that it does not endanger the baby. If you are afraid of this, you can of course also wait until after the birth. The dentist will then properly protect the infected root canal until then. until then.

You should absolutely remove the limescale because it is a perfect breeding ground for bacteria that are very dangerous for your baby. They can penetrate the blood vessels and endanger your child. Visit the dentist immediately, not only if you have a toothache, but also if you haven't had plaque removed in a long time.

If you have a toddler at home who is almost panic-stricken about the dental surgery read our article -. Fear of the dentist in a child - how to combat it? You will also find it useful to protect the baby you are expecting from unnecessary stress. We also recommend the following text - How to care for baby teeth and why it's so important?

Teeth during pregnancy versus hormones

Nobody has seen them, but everyone believes they exist. Well, how else can you explain crying fits, outbursts of anger or uncontrollable laughter during pregnancy. It's all hormones.

These chemicals are secreted directly into the blood and control everything that happens in our body. They have have a huge impact on our health, feelings and behaviour. They also have a huge impact on our teeth by contributing to the development of pregnancy gingivitis.

It is a problem that affects nearly half of all women, between the 2nd and 8th month of pregnancy. It starts innocently enough. The gums become irritable and swollen, and there is also talk of a "pink toothbrush" effect caused by their bleeding. Such hypersensitivity is not conducive to good hygiene, because it is simply unpleasant. This is a mistake, because dirty teeth will bacteria will proliferate on dirty teeth, further increasing the inflammation, which is only a step from caries, ulceration or hypersensitivity.

If you notice any of these symptoms, do not hesitate to visit your dentist! Bacteria can penetrate the blood vessels and affect the health of your baby. Healthy teeth during pregnancy are not only important for your sake.

If you have a baby before he or she is born and you don't want to spend a lot of money on a dentist - don't skip a visit. Simply spread out your dental treatment in instalments. Want to find out more read our article "Teeth on credit: dental treatment on hire purchase" or Call us.

Hygiene first

You already know that during pregnancy your gums are stretched and brushing them can be uncomfortable and even painful. Unfortunately, without regular brushing is not an option. And it's not just a good toothpaste and mouthwash that you need. rinse. For your own health and that of your little one - if you haven't already if you haven't already done so, make friends with dental floss.

There are exceptions to every rule. It is better to refrain from brushing refrain from brushing after morning nausea. They are like acid rain for your teeth. rain. Many mothers make the grave mistake of a moment's vomiting while vigorously scrubbing their teeth. The result is that instead of cleaning your teeth, they only weaken them by rubbing stomach acid into the enamel. It is then better to rinse the mouth out with a special mouthwash.

Want healthy teeth during pregnancy - remember your diet

In the context of caring for teeth during pregnancy, one must be particularly careful of cravings. Pickles, beloved by pregnant women, damage the enamel, and sweets promote tooth decay. The unfavourable effects of these products are further intensified by the fact that mothers usually carry out their culinary fantasies at night, and then somehow forget to make a stop in the bathroom to brush their teeth on the way from the kitchen to the bedroom. This is an easy way to dangerous tooth decay for your child.

And to be clear, we're not urging you to go on a restrictive diet Pregnancy has its charms, and indulging cravings is part of it - but you should brush your teeth after every meal, even if it's just to brush your teeth. However, it is essential to brush your teeth after every meal, even if it is only a small 'something'. even if it is just a little something.

Don't believe in folk wisdom

The saying "One pregnancy, one tooth lost". You can shove it...between fairy tales. Provided, of course, that you you follow all the recommendations for oral hygiene and you are under the care of a good dentist during your pregnancy.

The second pregnancy buzzword is that mothers-to-be are told that their teeth weaken during pregnancy because the developing baby draws calcium from them for bone development. The third - found on internet forums - is that teeth cannot be root canal treated during pregnancy, but we have written about this above.

Bottom line - trying for a baby and have a few cavities? Don't worry. Visit our dental officeand together we will plan your treatment. We will do everything to ensure that your little one is safe and that you can peacefully enjoy the moment when he or she is finally born.