Oral Health During Pregnancy: Tips from Dental Specialist, Dr. Qamar Al-Hajjah

2024-01-20 12:44:25

Dr. Qamar Al-Hajjah, a dental specialist at Al-Hammadi Hospitals in Riyadh, said that studies have proven that oral and dental health directly affects the health of the fetus, and any inflammation during pregnancy, including inflammation of the gums and tissues surrounding the teeth, is a cause for concern, which is one of the risk factors that lead to the birth of a child weighing below the normal limit, which is 2.5 kg,
So why does a woman expose herself and her child to such risks, noting that she can avoid this with simple measures by implementing oral care as part of taking care of yourself during pregnancy, as good oral health will be a source of happiness for you and your child, God willing.
Dr. Qamar Al-Hajjah, dental specialist at Al-Hammadi Hospitals, said this
The effect of medicinal contraceptives on the gums, as medicinal contraceptives contain synthetic hormones, so if you are taking birth control pills, you are exposed to oral infections that affect pregnant women. To ensure good oral health and healthy gums during the period of taking contraceptives, you must take good care of your oral health and maintain a good level of oral contraceptives. High oral health, in addition to periodic visits to the dentist for early detection of any disease, and if you are in the menopausal stage or have passed this stage, you may notice or feel some changes in the mouth, and the reason for these symptoms is due to the changes occurring in the body, and there is currently no explanation for this, so you may suffer. Discomfort in the mouth, including pain and a burning sensation in the gums, along with a change in taste, especially for salt, spices, or acid. Perhaps some women may feel a clear improvement and relief by taking estrogen compounds in the form of pills or a solution applied directly to the affected tissue. Available saliva substitutes can be used. To relieve dry mouth.
Dr. Qamar Al-Hajjah stressed that:
During this period of a woman’s life, she must consult a specialist doctor to perform the necessary treatment in addition to intensive oral care.

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