Peter J Waidzunas, DDS, Ltd
Windsor Court I Office Centre
501 N. Riverside Dr. Suite 119
Gurnee, Illinois, 60031
847-336-7300
gurneedental.com
Pregnant Women And Gum Disease
Many mothers have experienced gum disease, during their pregnancy. This is often seen as being a "normal" side effect of being pregnant. However, dental disease, which is an infection of the teeth and/or gums, is not "normal" for any patient. There are three basic events that happen during pregnancy which make the mother more susceptible to dental disease.
First, hormonal changes may make the gums more susceptible to gum disease. Second, pregnant women tend to eat smaller, more frequent meals, exposing their teeth and gums to sugars and acids often. Third, cravings for "junk foods" and inadequate oral hygiene pose an increased threat to the teeth and gums.
Pregnant women should be advised to schedule a dental evaluation and receive preventive dental care. Personalized oral hygiene instruction should also be given to fight disease and promote overall good health for the mother and her baby
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Phone: 1.847.336.7300
Windsor Court I Office Centre
501 N. Riverside Drive Suite 119
Gurnee, IL 60031