A 23-year-old pregnant woman in Wuhan is 6 months pregnant. Initially, her right gum was swollen and painful. She was afraid that taking medicine would affect the health of her fetus. Half a month later, she found that the swelling on the right side of her face was getting bigger and bigger, and she was in critical condition. She was issued a critical illness notice as soon as she was admitted to the hospital.
The treating doctor said that due to lack of timely treatment, the pregnant woman\’s gums already had deep abscesses when she received the diagnosis, which affected her eating and breathing. If not treated in time, it will further develop into osteomyelitis and lead to osteonecrosis. Although the treatment group tried to use drugs that have little impact on fetal growth and development, they may still have a negative impact on the fetal nervous system and the development of some organs.
Ignoring periodontal disease or neglecting pre-pregnancy oral examinations will indeed increase the chance of miscarriage or premature birth during pregnancy. According to the American Academy of Periodontology, pregnant women with gum disease are seven times more likely to give birth prematurely. Pregnant women with periodontal disease are also more likely to miscarry.
During pregnancy, due to the increased levels of progesterone and estrogen in the body, the gum tissue becomes more sensitive to bacterial irritation, making it easy to suffer from \”pregnancy gingivitis\”. Pregnancy affects not only the teeth and gums, but also the body\’s immune system, and a pregnant woman\’s body responds differently to the bacteria that cause gingivitis.
Once a tooth becomes inflamed and diagnosis is ignored, the inflammation can extend to the bone and eventually the bloodstream, causing osteomyelitis or sepsis. This is not limited to pregnant women, if you are an ordinary person, you are also at risk of getting sick.
Women are hereby reminded to go to a dental clinic for a comprehensive examination before pregnancy. If your gums become swollen during pregnancy, you should seek medical attention immediately. He Pu
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Dental care tips during pregnancy
1. Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. 2. Floss your teeth at least once a day. 3. Rinse your mouth with antibacterial mouthwash to help eliminate oral bacteria. 4. Eat three nutritious meals and get enough rest. 5. Go to the dental clinic for regular check-ups. Prevention is better than cure.