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Monday, August 19, 2013

Healthy Dental Habits during Pregnancy; What to Expect when You’re Expecting

Pregnancy comes with many responsibilities for expecting mothers as they need to ensure that baby is growing healthily and oral health is one that should not be overlooked.
During pregnancy, hormones will fluctuate and will not only affect a soon-to-be-mother’s emotional well-being, but also her oral health due to the significant increase of estrogen and progesterone hormones in the body.
A good oral care regiment during this period is essential and you will benefit in having a memorable and smooth journey to motherhood.

Dental Visits Before, During and After Pregnancy:  
  • Before pregnancy: When you are trying to get pregnant, make a dental appointment so that your dentist can assess your oral health condition and ensure that your gums are thoroughly checked and taken care of in advance of your pregnancy 
  • During pregnancy: Don’t skip your dental visit during pregnancy. Let your dentist know which month you are in and your dentist will assess and give your teeth a professional cleaning to minimizepregnancy-related dental issues such as pregnancy gingivitis e.g. gums that bleed easily/ swollen gums
  • After pregnancy: For mothers who have gum problems during pregnancy, your dentist might have postponed certain procedures until post-delivery as a precautionary measure. Follow-up with your dentist after delivery for re-evaluation of your dental health. 
Feel free to contact us with your questions. To find out more about other dental solutions or to make an appointment, visit www.specialistdentalgroup.com

Contributed by the Specialist Dental Group

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Specialist Dental Group is a corporate sponsor of the Canadian Association of Singapore (CAS). CAS members enjoy a special rate for dental services. For details, send an enquiry via www.specialistdentalgroup.com or call 6733 7883

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