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~ BETTER MATERNITY GOOD ORAL HEALTH FOR WHAT IS THE LINK BETWEEN PREGNANCY AND ORAL HEALTH? Pregnancy comes with a lot of changes in the body, not just a rounded belly. The increase in hormones like oestrogen and progesterone in the body can also increase the chance of EXPECTANT MOMS IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL = GUM DISEASE HAS BEEN LINKED TO PREMATURE BIRUK, WHICH CAN AFFECT A dental health issues. Remember CHILD'S HEALTH AT BIRTH too, that your eating habits and preferences may change during pregnancy, and you may even crave strange and inedible things like sand or ice. If you have tender gums, you may also brush your teeth less frequency, which sets the scene for possible oral issues. This could lead to tooth cavities, the bacteria from which can also be passed directly to your growing baby. ARE MERCURY FILLINGS TOXIC TO MY BABY? It's essential to have any cavities filled as soon as possible, but do choose mercury- free fillings like composite resin fillings, which also match the colour of your teeth. Mercury, being a heavy metal, is toxic and can be passed on to your baby in the womb or while breast feeding. Pregnant women with mercury in their systems do have a higher risk of miscarriage and giving birth to underweight babies. Mercury can also damage various organs, as well as the brain. AND LATER IN LIFE. WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF GUM DISEASE? Red and swollen gums indicate inflammation or gingivitis, which can lead to more serious gum disease if left untreated. Again, pregnancy increases the risk of gingivitis and as many as three in four pregnant women report gum tenderness, redness, swelling and bleeding. This needs to be addressed promptly with your oral hygienist to prevent periodontal disease, which is a serious gum infection that may even lead to tooth extraction. IS IT TRUE THAT PREGNANCY CAN CAUSE YOUR TEETH TO BECOME LOOSE? Yes, it is true, and this is due to high levels of oestrogen and progesterone during pregnancy. However, it should only be a temporary issue.