Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dental and Orthodontics
Did you know that you could be doing more for your child's health by making sure to take care of your own teeth? In fact, good oral hygiene is incredibly important to expecting mothers. When a woman learns she’s pregnant, one of the first things she should do is make an appointment with her Dentist. You may not realize, but your gums are deeply connected to your overall health.
Did you know that Periodontal Disease has been linked to premature labor and low-birth-weight infants? It’s a scary thought but when you think about it, it makes perfect sense. The bacteria that accumulate in your gums when they’re in an unhealthy state can travel to your blood stream and cause problems for an expecting mother. The National Institute of Health defines Periodontitis as“a destructive inflammatory disease of the supporting tissues of the teeth and is caused by specific microorganisms or group of specific microorganisms. “ These microorganisms or bacteria can travel from your gums to the fetus and causes infections. When this occurs, mothers are more vulnerable to preterm birth and low birth weight babies.
Did you know that Periodontal Disease has been linked to premature labor and low-birth-weight infants? It’s a scary thought but when you think about it, it makes perfect sense. The bacteria that accumulate in your gums when they’re in an unhealthy state can travel to your blood stream and cause problems for an expecting mother. The National Institute of Health defines Periodontitis as“a destructive inflammatory disease of the supporting tissues of the teeth and is caused by specific microorganisms or group of specific microorganisms. “ These microorganisms or bacteria can travel from your gums to the fetus and causes infections. When this occurs, mothers are more vulnerable to preterm birth and low birth weight babies.
So, if you’re expecting, make sure you check in with your Dentist. Pediatric Dental Care starts with healthy moms!
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For more information on how to care for your teeth when pregnant, check out this great infographic below, courtesy of Rusnak Dentistry:
For more information on how to care for your teeth when pregnant, check out this great infographic below, courtesy of Rusnak Dentistry:
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