Q: Will my teeth become weaker
during and after I am pregnant due to the lack of calcium?
Nonetheless, pregnancy can cause other
dental problems for some women.
Due to an
increase in hormones which can affect your body's response to plaque,
some women will find that their gums are swollen and bleed more
easily during pregnancy. If there are already pre-existing conditions
of gum disease, then it may even worsen and result in tooth loss.
Therefore, tell your dentist about your
pregnancy and any gum problems that you may have. Continue to keep
good oral hygiene habits such as brushing your teeth at least two
times a day, for two minutes each time and flossing once a day.
Other causes of dental health problems
during pregnancy include frequent food consumption (due to food
cravings) and vomiting. As food consumed may be acidic and vomiting
can coat your teeth with stomach acids, rinse your mouth with water
immediately and wait for 30 to 45 minutes before brushing your teeth
to prevent the erosion of tooth enamel.
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Dr
Daylene Leong is Dental Specialist in Periodontics with Specialist
Dental Group®, Singapore. She received her training in the specialty
area of Periodontology from the University of Michigan, USA. Dr Leong
is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a Fellow
of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore. She has a special interest in
periodontal regeneration, gingival aesthetic and plastic surgery and
dental implants.
Tel: (65) 6734 9393
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