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“Healthy Mother,
Healthy Child,
Healthy Teeth”
Pregnancy is a beautiful and transformative time in a woman’s life, but it also brings some unique responsibilities, one of which is taking care of your teeth.
- Gum problems during pregnancy could result in preterm low birth weight infants.
- Increased hormonal levels can worsen dental problems.
- Avoid self-medication for dental pain, as this could affect your child.
- A healthy smile begins before birth.
- Protecting your gums protects your baby.
- The second trimester is your “Golden Window” for necessary dental treatment.
Tough on You and Even Tougher on Your Teeth
Stomach acid from morning sickness can erode your tooth enamel.
- Don’t brush immediately after vomiting!
- It can actually scrub the acid into your enamel.
- Rinse with water or a fluoride mouthwash to neutralize acid.
- Wait at least 30 minutes before brushing to avoid damaging tooth enamel.