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1. Cause：
During pregnancy, the hormonal changes exaggerate the response
of the gum tissues to the plaque bacterial toxins, resulting in the development
of “Pregnancy Gingivitis".
2. Symptoms:
Gingival inflammation and gingival bleeding when brushing
3. Prevention and treatment:
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Pregnancy Gingivitis can be prevented if
the expectant mother can effectively brush her teeth with fluoride
toothpaste in the morning and before bed at night and floss
her teeth daily to thoroughly remove dental plaque. This oral
hygiene habit can also promote healing of mild gingival inflammation.
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Pregnant women can receive scaling between
the 4th to 6th month during pregnancy because within this period,
the foetus is more stable. Hence it is more convenient for expectant
mothers to receive treatments.
- Related topics:
Brushing Methods
Using dental floss
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1. Cause:
During pregnancy, an expectant mother may crave for acidic food
or vomit easily. These acidic food and vomit will erode the outer layer
of the teeth (enamel) and expose the inner layer (dentine), resulting
in tooth sensitivity.
2. Symptoms:
If the expectant mother has no tooth decay or pulp inflammation,
but feels sharp pain in her teeth which is triggered by hot, cold, sour
or sweet food, or by toothbrushing and flossing, she may have got tooth
sensitivity.
3. Prevention and treatment:
Pregnant woman often crave for sweet
and sour food due to dietary change. Food and drink intake may also become
more frequent. Therefore, the chance of getting Dental Caries may increase.
Related topics:
Dental Caries
Eat appropriately (Leaflet) (PDF)
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