Gum Disease and Pregnancy

Sometimes expecting mothers can be more susceptible to gum disease. Why? Hormonal changes can change body chemistry considerably and reduce immunity response in the mouth. Also, mothers tend to eat more (but smaller) meals during pregnancy. This exposes the mouth to more sugars and acids. And finally, pregnant mothers tend to have a sweet tooth!

For these reasons it is important for expecting mothers to maintain a regular checkup and cleaning of teeth for good health and great teeth!