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~ BETTER MATERNITY PREGNANCY RAISES THE RISK OF DENTAL ISSUES, BUT WITH PROPER CARE, THEY CAN BE PREVENTED. I'VE HEARD THAT VOMITING FROM MORNING SICKNESS CAN CAUSE YOUR TEETH TO ERODE? This is because your teeth will be exposed to unnaturally high amounts of stomach acid, which can harm the enamel of teeth. Luckily, morning sickness is usually confined to the first few months of pregnancy only. After vomiting, rinse out your mouth with water and brush your teeth. If you can’t face brushing your teeth, rinse out your mouth with a teaspoon of bicarb dissolved in a glass of water to neutralise the acid in the mouth. This will help to prevent the erosion of tooth enamel which can lead to cavities. IS IT TRUE THAT GUM TUMOURS CAN HAPPEN DURING PREGNANCY? Yes, this is true but the tumours are not cancerous. They appear as red lumps on the gums, usually between teeth, and are susceptible to bleeding easily. They are generally caused by a sticky plaque buildup, and will usually disappear on their own after giving birth. It's also possible to have them removed by your dentist, should this be necessary. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SIGNS OF DENTAL ISSUES TO LOOK OUT FOR? Any toothache or mouth pain should be addressed promptly, along with mouth sores or gum sores, red or swollen gums, bleeding gums, receding gums, loose teeth or bad breath. All of these will likely get worse without attention. HOW CAN PREGNANCY- RELATED DENTAL PROBLEMS BE AVOIDED? Have regular dental or oral hygienist check ups before and during pregnancy, and regular teeth cleaning by the oral hygienist too. Always brush your teeth twice daily and floss once daily - use a soft-bristle toothbrush and a gentle circular motion on each tooth. If brushing is difficult because of morning sickness, rinse your mouth with antacid or baking soda and water. Neutralising the acid in the mouth is very important. Please don’t smoke while pregnant, and do follow a healthy diet of fruit, vegetables and lean meats. Stay away from sweet, sugary, sticky foods and gassy, sugary drinks. Then you're already off to a good start with great oral health, that will be passed on to your new baby.