● Estrogen after pregnancy will aggravate oral problems
After a woman becomes pregnant, the estrogen in the body increases rapidly, the immunity decreases, the blood vessels in the gums proliferate, the permeability of blood vessels increases, and the periodontal tissue Becoming more sensitive, some pregnant mothers who had no oral problems before may also develop oral diseases.
● Oral problems during pregnancy are not conducive to the development of the fetus
If you are pregnant and have oral problems, you can only endure the pain, feel irritable, and cannot eat well. Insufficient nutritional intake is not conducive to the growth and development of the fetus. Moreover, oral problems during pregnancy may lead to birth defects, miscarriage, premature birth or low birth weight. Therefore, it is best to take care of dental problems while preparing for pregnancy.
● Pre-pregnancy examination to avoid oral diseases during pregnancy
Pre-pregnancy oral examination mainly includes examination of periodontal disease, dental caries, pericoronitis, residual roots, residual crowns, etc. It is best to have your teeth cleaned once to remove oral bacteria, ensure the cleanness of your teeth, protect your gums, and avoid dental problems caused by excessive plaque and calculus during pregnancy.
From \”The Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology\’s Pregnancy and Confinement Encyclopedia\”, edited by Chen Qian, China Textile Publishing House, 2016 Published in August