{"id":780,"date":"2012-07-25T19:58:04","date_gmt":"2012-07-25T19:58:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lakeoconeedentalblog.com\/2012\/07\/great-oral-health-contributes-to-your-healthy-pregnancy\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T14:40:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T14:40:44","slug":"great-oral-health-contributes-to-your-healthy-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/great-oral-health-contributes-to-your-healthy-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Oral Health Contributes To Your Healthy Pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/p>PREGNANT? KNOW SOMEONE WHO\u2019S PREGNANT? <\/strong>There\u2019s plenty to think about during this time! But while you\u2019re picking out baby clothes and reading up on childcare philosophies, our team<\/strong> reminds you to remember the importance of your oral health.\n

Gum Disease Risk<\/strong><\/h3>\nPregnancy brings a heightened level of hormonal activity, which can lead to gum sensitivity and increased gum disease risk. And some studies have shown that gum disease could be linked to pre-term labor and other associated risks.<\/strong> The good news is that pregnancy doesn\u2019t cause<\/em> gum disease\u2014plaque does. So keeping up your great oral habits helps keep you safe. Brush regularly, floss every day, and don\u2019t miss your regular dental checkups<\/strong>. If you\u2019re pregnant, an ideal time to request<\/strong> your check-up appointment is during your second trimester\u2014your pregnancy is stable, but not far enough along to risk any stress-induced problems.\n

Regular Checkups During Pregnancy<\/strong><\/h3>\nDuring regular checkups, we clean your teeth and gums more thoroughly than you can through brushing and flossing yourself. This is a major step in preventing periodontal disease. In the past, women were sometimes anxious about dental procedures during pregnancy. Typically, there\u2019s never an issue, but be sure to let our practice<\/strong> know you\u2019re expecting so any appropriate adjustments can be made in your care.\n

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