As the saying goes: “If you have a child, you will lose a tooth”. During pregnancy, the chance of tooth decay greatly increases for moms, and there may also be problems such as periodontal disease, gingivitis and gingival tumor. If the inflammatory substances affect the fetus through the blood, it may Premature birth and underweight babies are caused. Doctors remind that pregnant women can use smaller brush heads if they are afraid of vomiting after brushing their teeth, and they should pay more attention to dental care during pregnancy.
Physician Chen Yaqi from the Department of Periodontology, Taipei Rong said that morning sickness will make the oral environment acidic, coupled with the increase in the frequency of eating, or the neglect of oral hygiene due to fatigue , may worsen leading to pulpitis. In addition, pregnant women are more sensitive to plaque stimulation due to hormonal changes in the body and rich blood circulation, which may cause inflammation of the gums, gingival tumors, and even periodontal disease in which the bone around the teeth is destroyed.
Pregnant woman with gingival tumor recurred when she was pregnant with 2nd pregnancy
When Ms. Wang was 6 months pregnant with her first child, her left upper gum developed a tumor that bleeds when touched. After seeking medical treatment, her symptoms improved after oral hygiene education and local cleaning. At the 30th week of the fetus, the same area of the upper left tooth recurred again, and the doctor’s examination determined that it was “pregnancy gingival tumor”.
Pregnancy gingivitis and gingival tumor should not be neglected, affect chewing and need to be removed
Chen Yaqi said that common pregnancy gingivitis, including swollen gums and bleeding from brushing teeth, occurs in 30-100% of cases. Pregnancy gingival tumor is a granuloma formed by severe inflammation caused by the accumulation of dental plaque and calculus. Rich in blood vessels, it is easy to bleed, and when you chew or brush your teeth, it will hurt and bleed if you accidentally touch it. During pregnancy, if the gingival tumor grows rapidly and affects chewing, it may need to be excised before delivery. After excision, it is still necessary to maintain good oral hygiene and care, otherwise it may recur, and the recurrence rate is about 15%.
Pregnant women with periodontal disease increase the chance of premature birth
She reminded pregnant women that if the gums are red, swollen and inflamed, they are worried that brushing their teeth will cause bleeding and discomfort, and they do not dare to clean their teeth thoroughly, which may lead to more inflammation of the gums, and even in severe cases, bone resorption around the teeth and tooth shaking may occur, resulting in pregnancy-induced periodontitis. If you have severe periodontal disease during pregnancy, the inflammatory substances produced will affect the fetus through the blood, and may also increase the chance of premature birth and low birth weight. It is recommended that pregnant women must thoroughly brush their teeth and use dental floss. A smaller brush head can be used to prevent oral infections.
Pregnancy should pay attention to dental care
Shi Wenyu, director of children’s dentistry, reminded that women should not only take care of their bodies, but also take care of their teeth when preparing for pregnancy. Pregnant women can consume more calcium-containing milk, cheese, yogurt, and broccoli; phosphorus-containing meat, milk, and cereals; vitamin D-containing salmon, tuna, moderate sun exposure, etc., as well as protein, such as soybeans, fish, meat, etc. nutrients. In addition, tetracycline antibiotics can cause staining of your baby’s teeth and should be avoided. Studies have also shown that pregnant women taking fluoride can not effectively improve the quality of teeth, nor reduce the rate of tooth decay, so it is not recommended.
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◎ Source/Taipei Veterans General Hospital
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