{"id":698,"date":"2014-07-07T09:36:06","date_gmt":"2014-07-07T14:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texas-dental.com\/?p=698"},"modified":"2014-07-07T09:36:06","modified_gmt":"2014-07-07T14:36:06","slug":"visit-san-antonio-dentist-pregnant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texas-dental.com\/index.php\/2014\/07\/07\/visit-san-antonio-dentist-pregnant\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Your San Antonio Dentist While Pregnant"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Dentist\"<\/a>If you are pregnant it is important to visit the dentist<\/a> to stay in good oral health. \u00a0Preventative dental care is important in order to keep cavities and gum disease from forming. \u00a0When you are pregnant the importance is increased because statistically pregnant women have more sensitive teeth and when a pregnant mom\u2019s teeth and gums are healthy, the baby\u2019s will be healthier as well.<\/p>\n

Studies have found that a pregnant woman can directly impact the oral health of her child for the rest of their lifetime. \u00a0When a mother has healthy teeth and gums during pregnancy, the child typically has better oral health throughout their entire lifetime. \u00a0Additionally, the amount of calcium that a mom intakes will determine how strong the baby\u2019s teeth and bones are. \u00a0Both the teeth and bones form inside of the womb so even if teeth are not seen until the child is older, they are still formed before it is ever born using the nutrients gleaned from the mother. \u00a0If mom doesn\u2019t intake enough calcium the body will respond by taking calcium out of the mother’s bones and teeth in order to give it to the baby. \u00a0This can be detrimental to a woman and make it easier for teeth and bones to become damaged or broken in an accident. This may even lead to osteoporosis later on in life.<\/p>\n

As a local dentist<\/strong>, we stress the importance of ongoing preventative dental care especially during pregnancy in order to stay in good oral health. \u00a0This involves having your teeth cleaned at least twice during pregnancy. \u00a0During these teeth cleanings we will remove bacteria and plaque that you were unable to reach at home. \u00a0We also look for signs of cavities so that they can be treated right away. Since pregnant women have more sensitive teeth it is important to catch and treat cavities quickly before they have a chance to cause tooth pain. \u00a0Most small cavities cause discomfort when eating or chewing in a certain way but otherwise are not painful. \u00a0When they grow and spread the pain increases, which can be avoided with preventative dental care.<\/p>\n

During these appointments we will also remove bacteria from on and around the gum line. \u00a0Pregnancy can restrict blood flow to the gums which in turn makes them swollen and puffy, and in some cases can cause them to start bleeding. \u00a0These symptoms are similar to that of gum disease and can be relieved by removing bacteria. \u00a0It will not solve the blood flow problem but will help you feel more comfortable.<\/p>\n

At home you can practice good oral hygiene by brushing teeth after meals with a soft toothbrush. \u00a0This should be done gently so as not to irritate the gums. \u00a0Flossing daily and using an antiseptic mouthwash will also help to keep cavities away. \u00a0Pregnant women should also increase their water intake. Pregnancy can lead to dehydration due to how much water the body needs for the baby. \u00a0As a result, saliva can be decreased which can lead to bad breath and reduce the body\u2019s ability naturally to wash away bacteria and food particles.<\/p>\n

To learn more about staying healthy during pregnancy or to schedule a teeth cleaning, call our dentist<\/em> office today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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