Pregnancy increases the risk of dental disease.

-Change in dental as chop between hours and not brush patterns, or changes in eating habits can enhance the appearance of these pathologies

-dental treatments do not pose a risk to the baby, but it is recommended to perform in the second trimester of pregnancy, between the 4th and 6th month

Madrid, may 2012.- during pregnancy moms experience a large number of metabolic and body changes that affect all aspects of health and oral health is no exception. It should be taken into account that during the gestational stage significantly increases the risk of dental diseases, so so should exercise special care when it comes to prevent and detect them.

Gestational gingivitis and caries, the most frequent ailments

The most frequent and specific problem encountered during pregnancy and gestational gingivitis, i.e., the inflammation of the gums during this period that lasts during the lactation period is ” says Dr. Germán Zarandieta, Sanitas Milenium Dental clinics medico-odontologo. The increase in hormones causes plaque to act more aggressively on the gums, so it should be given greater care to hygiene during this period.

Throughout pregnancy, it also increases the risk of tooth decay. Changes in patterns of dental as chop between hours and not after brushing, or variation in eating habits can boost cavities. In addition, during pregnancy, there may be a greater appetite for carbohydrates and sugary products ”, says Dr. Germán Zarandieta.

During this period must ensure a healthy and balanced diet because, in many women, there is a predisposition to have gestational diabetes. Therefore, advisable to care for the amount of sugars that are swallowed, and if possible, replace them with alternative food. From the point of view of the oral care, the combination of sugars and gingivitis increases the risk and worsening of periodontal pathology, i.e. infectious disorders affecting the gums and the teeth support structure ”.

In addition to these two diseases, vomiting that may occur during the stage of gestation can also damage our teeth. Vomiting frequently can cause a demineralization of the enamel of the teeth, especially in Palatine and lingual, expensive calls i.e. internal surfaces of the teeth ”.

Dental treatments do not pose a risk to the baby

Ideally, reaching pregnancy with a perfect health oral so avoid undergo treatment during the gestational period. However, the pregnancy itself does not perform any dental treatment if this is required, but you must always take precautions and if the detected pathology is not urgent, it may be postponed until after the birth ”, Dr. Germán Zarandieta tells us.

The use of Radiology, anaesthesia apparatus and the prescription of drugs are conditioned by the pregnancy. Ideally, make the necessary dental before pregnancy treatments. If necessary to carry out over it, the best is to start during the second quarter, i.e., between the 4th and 6th month ”, continues the Milenium Sanitas Dental clinics medico-odontologo.

Make regular visits to the dentist, make appropriate treatments, and detect and prevent any alteration is key to avoiding these diseases because, in addition to affecting the health of the mother, can also affect the baby. According to Dr. Germán Zarandieta, any infectious disease can affect the baby’s health, as well as radiological scans and drugs ”. For this reason, it is essential to always alert the dentist and his team if you are pregnant or are believed to be.

In addition, there are some pathologies, as it is the case of cavities in which genetic factors can be involved. Despite this, should take into account that it is a multifactorial disease and a more direct relationship with exogenous factors, i.e. environmental.

All this means that, during the period of gestation, is especially important to provide a greater dedication to the oral care with a dental cleaning more carefully, both teeth and gums. Brushing should be performed after each meal and has to be careful and meticulous, but it should not be subjected to aggressive brushings with very hard brush ”, says Dr. Germán Zarandieta.

But gingivitis can cause discomfort on the gums when it comes to cleaning, this should not condition the brushing. Finally, the doctor recommends the use of pastes of teeth and specific mouthwashes and control by the dentist ”.