The belief that calcium is withdrawn from the mother's teeth during pregnancy and therefore every baby will cause the mother to lose a tooth is not true.
The disruption of the hormone balance in the body during pregnancy causes teeth
to decay quickly. It creates a suitable environment.
Bacteria in the mouth that cause caries and periodontal problems grow faster by feeding on the estrogen hormone
which increases during pregnancy.
The reasons why teeth decay more quickly during this period are as follows:
1- During the baby-feeding period, there is an excessive desire for sweets and junk food, and if tooth brushing is neglected after these are eaten, the teeth will decay.
2-The pH of the mouth changes due to vomiting in the first months, and if the mother does not pay enough attention to oral care, caries and gum problems begin.
3-The effects of pregnancy hormones (estrogen, progesterone) The mother's gums bleed more quickly due to the effect of ) and she avoids brushing her teeth.
For these reasons, it is necessary to pay more attention to dental health during this period.
The main thing is important. The point is, if a planned pregnancy is being considered, we would like women to get rid of all oral and dental health problems (caries, gum problems, impacted teeth, remaining tooth roots) before
pregnancy.
We avoid taking any action
due to the risks of drug use during pregnancy. However, in cases of necessity, some procedures can be performed, usually between 3-6 months, with the approval of the obstetrician who is following the pregnancy.
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