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“> BETTER MATERNITY Cavities can also be due to an increased sugar intake caused by cravings for sweet things. If you have cravings for sugary snacks, try snacking on foods low in added sugar or healthier options like fresh fruit. It is advisable for pregnant women to brush their teeth after eating sticky, While most types of gum problems caused by pregnancy hormones resolve after birth, a small number of women may develop ongoing gum disease that will need treatment after pregnancy. Dr Jonathan Suttner, a dental practitioner in Johannesburg says: “If you're currently pregnant, you might experience bleeding sweet foods that cling to teeth, such as raisins, dried fruit or chewy sweets or rinse their mouth with mouthwash containing fluoride. Bleeding gums There is nothing you can do to change your hormone levels during pregnancy, but you can take steps to prevent pregnancy gingivitis. If you notice that your gums are red, swollen and bleed when you brush, you're not alone. But do not ignore the symptoms. DON’T STOP BRUSHING YOUR TEETH IF YOUR GUMS BLEED, BUT GENTLY BRUSH TWICE A DAY WITH A SOFT-BRISTLED TOOTHBRUSH AND CLEAN BETWEEN YOUR TEETH WITH FLOSS OR INTERDENTAL BRUSHES. while brushing between the 14th and 30th week of pregnancy.” Suttner warns that “gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease and can occur when the plaque along the gum line is not removed properly. “Don't stop brushing your teeth if your gums bleed, but gently brush twice a day with a soft- bristled toothbrush which won't further irritate your sensitive gums and clean between your teeth with floss or interdental brushes,” he advises. It is important to know that pregnancy gingivitis is common and highly treatable. If you have gum problems during pregnancy, it is important to get your gums checked by a dentist before you give birth. “A small proportion of pregnant women may also experience pregnancy epulis- a benign red, round growth that appears on the gum and can bleed easily. This will usually subside after pregnancy,” says Suttner.