{"id":477,"date":"2022-08-22T02:26:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T02:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/?p=477"},"modified":"2022-09-12T02:27:08","modified_gmt":"2022-09-12T02:27:08","slug":"is-your-pregnancy-oral-care-routine-effective","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/is-your-pregnancy-oral-care-routine-effective\/","title":{"rendered":"Pregnancy Oral Care Can Affect Your Baby"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-478 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pregnant-3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Pregnant woman laying in bed\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pregnant-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pregnant-3-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pregnant-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pregnant-3-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pregnant-3.jpg 1708w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The instant you learn you\u2019re expecting, you make changes to your diet and lifestyle right away because a mother\u2019s health is vital to an unborn child\u2019s development. You\u2019ve probably heard that you need to eat for two, but should you be brushing for two? Yes! Your dental health is equally important as your general wellness. If you skip brushing before bed or don\u2019t floss every day, you could be placing your baby at risk of lasting complications. A solid pregnancy oral care routine will ensure there\u2019s one less worry while waiting for your little bundle of joy to arrive.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and Oral Health Risks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your body undergoes several changes as you grow a tiny human inside of your belly. You might expect some stretch marks, but you probably don\u2019t anticipate cavities or gum disease. Unfortunately, pregnancy can take a toll on your smile in many ways, which can affect your baby. Various factors contribute to declining dental health, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Morning Sickness:<\/strong> Your teeth are bathed in stomach acids, which can weaken your enamel and increase your risk of tooth decay. Maintaining a balanced diet can be challenging if you have a toothache.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Fatigue:<\/strong> Pregnancy can take exhaustion to a new level. As a result, it\u2019s easy to climb into bed without brushing or flossing. This can cause bad oral bacteria to grow quickly, leading to cavities and gum disease from plaque buildup.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Hormonal Changes: <\/strong>Expecting mothers are prone to gum disease from hormonal changes. Red, swollen, or bleeding gums aren\u2019t the only concern. Gum disease has been linked to pre-term delivery and low birth weights.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Folic Acid: <\/strong>Pregnant women should take a prenatal vitamin that contains folic acid. However, avoid those that are chewy or sticky because they can cling to your teeth. Eating them daily can lead to cavities, especially in the molars.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maintaining a Healthy Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Changes to your dental health can also affect your baby\u2019s smile. Brushing your teeth at least twice daily can prevent dental infections from being passed onto your newborn baby. Although you\u2019d rather focus on getting the nursery together, take the time to commit to your dental health by following a few tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Brush your teeth at least twice daily for 2 minutes using a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste.<\/li><li>Floss at least once per day.<\/li><li>Eat a healthy diet that\u2019s limited in sugar.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t smoke or drink alcohol.<\/li><li>Rinse your mouth with water after bouts of morning sickness.<\/li><li>Visit your dentist every 6 months.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Contrary to rumors, it\u2019s safe to visit a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/childrens-dentistry.html\">dentist <\/a>if you are pregnant. Your dentist will take extra precautions to provide safe care for you and your baby.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Dr. Youngblood<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">Dr. Youngblood<\/a> provides family-oriented dental care to create generations of healthy smiles. He focuses on prevention to stop common oral health issues from occurring, like tooth decay and gum disease. Dr. Youngblood customizes treatment plans to cater to his patient\u2019s needs. If you need a cleaning and checkup, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/contact-us.html\">contact our office<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The instant you learn you\u2019re expecting, you make changes to your diet and lifestyle right away because a mother\u2019s health is vital to an unborn child\u2019s development. You\u2019ve probably heard that you need to eat for two, but should you be brushing for two? Yes! 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