Dental Care During Pregnancy
Important guidelines from Abbey Road Dental in St John’s Wood.
Being pregnant is meant to be a peaceful and relaxing time, only it never really ends up that way does it? Trips to your GP, to the hospital, to see your midwife, plus buying supplies, finishing off the nursery and well, just “being pregnant”. Mums will know this is hard enough work as it is, and it’s pretty heavy going.
Despite all of this, it is so important to stay vigilant with your oral health before, during and after pregnancy. It is important for you and your unborn child’s safety and health.
When To Let Abbey Road Dental Know You Are Pregnant
It is actually really important to let us know when you are trying for a baby. You may not think to share this knowledge but it gives us time to do any dental work that we can’t do when you are expecting. If you are already pregnant, then let your NW8 dentist know as soon as possible. We will ask about medications, about any high risk pregnancy factors you have been told about, and we will also discuss any previous dental issues that may have occurred. The more information we have, the more accurate and effective your pregnancy dental plan can be.
Pregnancy And Oral Health
Lots of women are pregnant for the entire 9 months without any issues at all with their smile. However, pregnancy can cause new issues, or make issues you had already, worse. Gum disease, for example, is something that can be exacerbated by hormones that change when you are pregnant. Pregnant women are also more at risk of dental decay and cavities because of a number of factors, including morning sickness and the consumption of common foods that are craved, like sugary treats or sour things like lemons. In some instances oral health regimes can also become something that isn’t a focus during pregnancy, for a wide range of reasons. This can have an adverse effect on the health of the teeth and gums.
Pregnancy won’t affect all women in the same way, which is why Abbey Road Dental take an individual approach to pregnancy care with each patient.
Dental Treatment During Pregnancy
Regular checkups are incredibly important when it comes to pregnancy dental care. We can check your teeth and gums are healthy, and if there are any potential issues, we can catch them early and prevent further damage being done. If you require diagnostics like X-rays during your pregnancy, we can discuss this with you and what is appropriate and safe.
Call Abbey Road Dental For More Advice On Pregnancy Dental Care
If you are unsure about treatment, how to care for your teeth, or how your dental work will be maintained during pregnancy, please get in touch. We can help support you on this wonderful journey to motherhood, so that when you’re progressing through each trimester, and finally after the birth of your beautiful baby, your smile will be healthy and happy! Please call us on 02076241603 and our friendly team will be delighted to help you further.