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Baby’s dental health. Health tips.
Oral health is fundamental to the growth and development of the baby, why are some tips.
- The teeth start to develop during pregnancy is therefore of utmost importance the dental office of expectant mothers.
- The child edentulous (have not yet erupted their teeth) he should perform the cleaning of alveolar ridges and the oral mucosa and tongue after each milk intake and administration of medicines (syrups, suspensions, etc.). .
- Control harmful habits. The persistence of the habit of sucking (bottle, pacifier, or other objects) can cause severe birth defects or malfunctions.
- The eruption of the teeth changing biological conditions and the ecology of the oral cavity as teaching proper brushing, the control diet (consumption of cariogenic foods), the flossing, the use of fluoride rinses and plaque control should be set by the professional.
- Visit the dentist every six months for early detection of diseases of the mouth
How does pregnancy affect your teeth and gums?
- Pregnant women and those taking some oral contraceptives experience high levels of the hormone progesterone.
- Elevated levels of this hormone increases the sensitivity of the gums to the bacteria found in plaque can cause gingivitis (red or sensitive gums that bleed easily when you brush your teeth).