Ft Lauderdale Family, Cosmetic, and Sedation Dentistry Blog | Dr. Thomas O'Neil
Monday, January 18, 2010
ORAL HYGIENE ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT DURING PREGNANCY
The American Dental Association (ADA) released a statement stressing the importance of exceptionally good oral hygiene during pregnancy. The link between oral health in pregnant mothers and the overall health of their unborn child is a relatively recent discovery
Specifically, the ADA research suggests: “ there may be an association between maternal gum disease and pre-term birth and low birth weight babies. In addition, a recent study says that pregnant women with gum disease may be more likely to develop gestational diabetes.” Without this information, pregnant women have placed dental care low on their list of priorities during pregnancy. These studies may change that
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If you are planning a pregnancy, schedule a dental checkup for a cleaning. If you are pregnant, continue your regular dental visits. Be sure to inform Dr. Thomas O’Neil if you are pregnant or suspect you might be pregnant. In addition to regular dental visits, the ADA recommends maintaining your dental hygiene by brushing teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and cleaning between your teeth at least once a day with floss.
The link between a pregnant mother’s oral health and her unborn child’s
overall health is becoming stronger by the day. Therefore, it is important to contact our office in Tamarac as soon as possible to schedule your next appointment! Our staff is amazing and has the ability to make anyone enjoy their experience-no matter how much of a dental phobia they may have!!!
By: Chelsi & Tammie
Specifically, the ADA research suggests: “ there may be an association between maternal gum disease and pre-term birth and low birth weight babies. In addition, a recent study says that pregnant women with gum disease may be more likely to develop gestational diabetes.” Without this information, pregnant women have placed dental care low on their list of priorities during pregnancy. These studies may change that
.
If you are planning a pregnancy, schedule a dental checkup for a cleaning. If you are pregnant, continue your regular dental visits. Be sure to inform Dr. Thomas O’Neil if you are pregnant or suspect you might be pregnant. In addition to regular dental visits, the ADA recommends maintaining your dental hygiene by brushing teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and cleaning between your teeth at least once a day with floss.
The link between a pregnant mother’s oral health and her unborn child’s
overall health is becoming stronger by the day. Therefore, it is important to contact our office in Tamarac as soon as possible to schedule your next appointment! Our staff is amazing and has the ability to make anyone enjoy their experience-no matter how much of a dental phobia they may have!!!
By: Chelsi & Tammie
posted by The office of Dr. Thomas O'Neil at 11:13 AM
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