Oral and dental health in expectant mothers; It is extremely important for both themselves and their unborn babies. The most obvious change seen with pregnancy is that the saliva structure in the mouth becomes more acidic. This means that the risk of tooth decay increases. Depending on hormonal changes during pregnancy; Inflammation of the gums, which we call 'pregnancy gingivitis', accompanied by bleeding, is the most common condition. It is due to poor oral hygiene and acidic environment that develops due to nausea and vomiting in the first months of pregnancy; Wear and tear on teeth, called 'erosion', is also a very common complaint. Contrary to popular belief; A belief such as 'every pregnancy causes you to lose a tooth' is absolutely not true. With regular dentist check-ups before and during pregnancy, you can go through this process in an extremely healthy way. You can welcome your baby with a white smile with the preventive methods your doctor will apply, the treatments he will apply according to the stages of your pregnancy, and his recommendations. ''Don't forget! Tooth and gum inflammation increases the risk of low-birth-weight babies by 7 times. Therefore, do not neglect your regular dentist check-ups before and during pregnancy.
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