What Moms-to-Be Should Know About Dental Health

Like other Chesapeake area moms, if you’re expecting, you’re concerned with how to stay healthy for your baby. Prenatal checkups, vitamins, a healthy diet, and safe exercise are critical to a successful delivery.

Why leave out your teeth?

In fact, your dental health while carrying a child is more important than you may realize. Here are four areas of your oral well-being to pay attention to over the course of your pregnancy.

• • Brushing and Flossing

Good oral hygiene is extremely important for a mom-to-be. Gum health in particular can directly impact your baby’s development and due date. Brushing and flossing every day will reduce dental plaque which triggers gum inflammation.

• • An Extra Dental Visit

While most people have just two dental cleanings a year, you may want to schedule yours a little earlier. It’s okay to have an extra cleaning to ensure your gums are in good shape.

• • Dealing with Morning Sickness

Frequent bouts of vomiting are bad for your teeth. After an episode of morning sickness, rinse with a baking soda solution to neutralize the acids before you brush.

• • Diet Affects Baby’s Teeth

Make sure you eat a diet rich in nutrients that will help your baby develop strong teeth:

• • • Protein
    • Calcium and phosphorus
    • Vitamins A, C, and D

Check this out to read up on more about the importance of mom’s oral health during pregnancy.

For more personalized tips, visit the Center for Restorative, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry. We’ve got three locations in the Chesapeake, VA area for you to choose from: Greenbrier, Great Bridge, and Virginia Beach.

Call us today to plan your visit!

Posted on behalf of the Center for Restorative, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry