Pregnancy
Pregnancy creates many changes in a woman's body including in the mouth. It is always important to keep your teeth clean but especially at this time. During pregnancy, hormonal fluctuations can impact your response to the bacteria in dental plaque, increasing the risk and severity of gum disease. This can be prevented by using a Waterpik® dental water jet oral irrigator daily. It's one of the fastest and most effective things you can do for yourself to keep your teeth clean and your gums healthy.
Recently researchers have studied the impact of gum disease of the mother on the unborn child. Some studies have shown a link in the number of premature births or low birth weight babies but more research is needed at this time to establish a cause and effect relationship. Still, this relationship emphasizes the importance of good oral hygiene. Developing a good dental hygiene routine will help you during pregnancy and establish positive habits after your child is born to prevent oral disease in infancy, childhood, adolescence and into adulthood.
