During pregnancy, your teeth and gums have special needs - avoiding gingivitis is an important part of a healthy pregnancy. Here's why your pregnant teeth deserve pregnant dental care.
Hearing the old wives' tale, “You lose a tooth for every pregnancy” may make you reconsider this whole baby thing! Luckily, the adage isn’t true…but here’s what is. Pregnancy is a trying time for your whole body, and your teeth are no exception. While you’re expecting, the likelihood of developing gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums, rises dramatically. Unfortunately, gingivitis has been linked to premature labor and low birth weight in babies. The disease can often be avoided, however, when you take extra steps to care for your pregnant teeth. Start by flossing daily, even if you don’t usually do so. This promotes strong, healthy gums. Continue brushing three times a day,
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Wow, very interesting. So this is the reason why teeth whitening isn't safe at this stage. Thanks for the great tips!
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