If the mother is well fed during pregnancy and adequate oral
dental care is provided, a different dental problem is not encountered during
pregnancy. However, if dental care is not observed, some harmful changes occur
in the mouth as a result of hormonal effects during pregnancy. For example,
because the amount of acid in the blood and saliva increases, tooth decay
becomes easier. Gingival disorders also occur easier and more frequently than
before.
In terms of oral and dental health, fruits and vegetables,
cereals, dairy and dairy products, meat, fish and eggs should be taken in a
balanced way during pregnancy.
Baby's dental development begins in the womb. During this
period, the mother should pay attention to a balanced diet for both her health
and her baby's dental development.
Are the
teeth easier to decay during pregnancy?
As it is believed among the people, the belief that calcium
is drawn from the mother's teeth during pregnancy and therefore every baby will
lose a tooth to the mother is absolutely not true. The causes of tooth decay
during pregnancy can be:
- During the feeding period, excessive cravings appear for
dessert and junk food and after brushing, tooth brushing is neglected.
- Not paying enough attention to mother's mouth care after
vomiting in the first months.
- With the effect of pregnancy hormones (estrogen,
progertron), the mother who bleeds the gums more quickly avoids brushing her
teeth.
Can dental
treatment be performed during pregnancy?
- Effective dental treatment should be avoided during the
first trimester, which is the organ development stage of the baby during
pregnancy. Treatments should be postponed to the second trimester, the most
appropriate period for dental treatments is this period (ie the 4th, 5th and
6th months of pregnancy). The last three months of pregnancy is a sensitive
period like the first three months and non-emergency dental treatments should
be left after delivery.
- In emergencies such as dental or gingivitis, the idea that
the existing infection may affect the development of the baby more than the
negatives of dental treatment should be taken into consideration and dental
treatment should be performed in line with the recommendations of a
gynecologist.
Can
anesthesia be used for dental treatment during pregnancy?
Although many medications are not recommended or controlled
during pregnancy, no side effects of local anesthetics used in dental
treatments have been reported. In the use of local anesthesia, the
manufacturer's recommendations should be followed. If there is no warning,
there is no harm in using a local anesthetic.
Among the painkillers, species without harm during pregnancy
can be used.
Antibiotic?
The use of antibiotics, especially Penicillin and its
derivatives, is not harmful for the baby.
X-ray?
If it is very necessary for treatment in this period, 1-2
films can be taken orally. Although the amount of radiation given in x-rays
taken in dentistry is not too close and too close to the abdominal area, it is
absolutely necessary to use a lead apron to prevent the developing baby from
irradiating.
If not necessary, this procedure should be postponed after
delivery.
Does the
antibiotic used in pregnancy color the baby's teeth?
Not all types of antibiotics can be used during pregnancy.
Some types of antibiotics can be used. The antibiotic group that causes
coloration in the baby's teeth is tetracyclines. Tetracyclines are antibiotics
that should not be used during pregnancy. Antibiotics other than tetracyclines
have not been proven to colorize the baby's teeth.
PREGNANCY
GINGIVITY
In the early stages of pregnancy, swelling and redness of the
gums can be observed. This type of gum is very sensitive and bleeds easily.
These changes occurring in the gums of women during pregnancy
are due to increased secretions of estrogen and progesterone hormones.
Pregnancy
gingivitis usually begins in the 2nd month of pregnancy and reaches the highest
level in the 8th month, it heals spontaneously after birth.-HYPOTENSION IN PREGNANCY
-HYPERTENSION IN PREGNANCY
-TROID DISEASES IN PREGNANCY - GUATR
-OVER CYSTS IN PREGNANCY
-WOUND ON LIPS AND PALATE IN PREGNANCY
