It’s very important to keep your teeth and gums as clean and healthy as possible while you’re pregnant. Aim to visit your dentist for a pregnancy dental examination as soon as possible to ensure you are best prepared.
Healthy Teeth & Gums During Pregnancy
Good oral health is essential for the overall health of both mother and baby. Hormonal and appetite changes during pregnancy can also have a significant effect on oral health. There are many oral conditions associated with pregnancy, therefore taking good care of your teeth and gums is very important. Regular brushing, flossing, maintaining a balanced diet and visiting the dentist will help prevent any pregnancy dental problems that may occur throughout the duration of pregnancy.
When you come in for your dental examination, you will be greeted by a member of our reception team. They will welcome you into our clean, comfortable reception area, designed with relaxation in mind.
Professional Dental Care
It’s very important to keep your teeth and gums as clean and healthy as possible while you’re pregnant. The best way to prevent or deal with gum problems is to practise good oral hygiene.
When you visit our dentist they can give your teeth a thorough clean and give you advice about keeping your teeth clean at home.
Safe Dental Treatment
It is advisable to see your dentist before the pregnancy in order to carry out any outstanding treatment required. When you visit, ensure our dentist knows you’re pregnant.
You can discuss with the dentist whether any treatment should be delayed until after your baby is born.
If you need a dental X-ray, we will usually wait until you’ve had the baby, even though most dental X-rays don’t affect the abdomen or pelvic area.
Pregnancy & Oral Health
Pregnancy can bring changes to your gums and teeth. Understanding the common oral conditions that can occur during pregnancy can help you maintain good oral health and know when to seek advice from your dentist.
Why Choose Us
During pregnancy, changes in hormones and appetite can affect your oral health. Our dental team can help you maintain healthy teeth and gums through regular examinations, professional hygiene care and personalised advice throughout your pregnancy.
We understand that pregnancy can bring changes to your teeth and gums. Regular dental care can help you maintain good oral health throughout your pregnancy.
We provide advice on brushing, flossing and maintaining good oral hygiene to help prevent gum problems and dental issues during pregnancy.
Regular hygiene visits can help maintain healthy gums and remove dental plaque that can contribute to pregnancy gingivitis.
Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect the way your gums react to dental plaque. Regular dental visits allow your oral health to be monitored and maintained.
If dental treatment is required during pregnancy, you can discuss your individual needs with your dentist and whether any treatment should be delayed until after your baby is born.
If you require a dental X-ray, your dentist can discuss this with you and take your pregnancy into consideration when planning your care.
Helpful answers about pregnancy and dental care
Find answers to common questions about looking after your teeth and gums, visiting the dentist, dental treatment and common oral conditions during pregnancy
Yes. It is very important to keep your teeth and gums as clean and healthy as possible while you are pregnant. Visiting your dentist can help you maintain good oral hygiene and address any gum or dental problems.
You should aim to visit your dentist for a pregnancy dental examination as soon as possible so that you can be prepared and maintain good oral health throughout your pregnancy.
Practising good oral hygiene is important. Regular brushing and flossing can help prevent the build-up of dental plaque, while regular hygiene visits can also help maintain healthy gums.
If you require dental treatment, discuss your individual situation with your dentist. Your dentist can advise you about any outstanding treatment and whether treatment should be delayed until after your baby is born.
Yes. When you visit your dentist, you should ensure that your dentist knows you are pregnant. This allows your dental care and any treatment decisions to take your pregnancy into consideration.
If you need a dental X-ray, discuss this with your dentist. The existing guidance on the page explains that X-rays will usually be delayed until after you have had the baby, even though most dental X-rays do not affect the abdomen or pelvic area.
Yes. Pregnancy gingivitis is a common oral condition experienced during pregnancy. It can cause red, swollen and bleeding gums because hormonal changes can exaggerate the way gums react to dental plaque.
Frequent and excessive vomiting can expose your teeth to stomach acids, which can soften the tooth surface. Avoid brushing immediately after vomiting because this can brush away the softened surface. Instead, rinse your mouth with plain water after vomiting.
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