Guidelines for dental care for pregnant mothers for healthy mothers and beautiful children

The article was written by the Doctor in charge of the Dental - Jaw - Facial Unit - Interdisciplinary Department - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.

First of all, see if you have gingivitis, periodontitis during pregnancy not only affects your health, but also adversely affects the development of the fetus and the completeness of the baby's teeth later.

1. Not taking care of your teeth increases the risk of premature birth

Changing lifestyle and physical habits during pregnancy makes pregnant women more susceptible to tooth decay and periodontitis: Especially during tired morning sickness, it is difficult for pregnant women to clean the inner molars. Hormones - high levels of female hormones during pregnancy are more likely to cause gingivitis than usual. This is what causes periodontitis during pregnancy. During pregnancy, the nature of saliva changes, making the mouth always feel sticky, creating conditions for bacteria to grow.

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Since 1996, scientists around the world have proved: Pregnant women with gingivitis, periodontitis will increase the risk of miscarriage, preterm birth 2-3 times, preeclampsia, newborn babies underweight (less than 2.5kg). When the mother has gingivitis, periodontitis, some harmful bacteria will appear in the mouth. These bacteria move from the oral cavity to the placenta, increasing the physiological concentration in the amniotic fluid, causing premature labor, premature birth, and low birth weight. In addition, during pregnancy, when the mother has gingivitis, the amount of calcium absorbed from the mother will decrease, which is the cause of the baby's low birth weight and unhealthy.

2. Not taking care of your teeth increases your baby's risk of tooth decay right from birth

2.1. Baby's teeth form in mother's womb

Baby teeth are formed around 6~7 weeks of pregnancy. From the 16th week of pregnancy, enamel and dentin develop to cover the tooth germ. After that, the crown (also called alveolar bone) is formed to cover the tooth root and the pulp is the inner nervous system. From 6-7 months after birth, the baby's baby teeth will fully develop, emerging from the gums.

2.2. Bacteria that cause tooth decay can be passed from mother to child

Bacteria that cause tooth decay are not present in the baby's mouth right after birth, but are actually spread from the mother's mouth or those around them through kissing the baby, feeding the baby (from straws, chopsticks or spoons that people use). large used). The bacteria that cause tooth decay rapidly multiply as soon as the tooth erupts. In particular, the period from 6 months to 3 years old is the period when babies are most susceptible to bacteria infection. Babies whose mothers have many decayed teeth are also at high risk of early tooth decay. Therefore, maintaining oral hygiene is not only good for the mother but also determines the oral health of the baby in the future. The ideal way is to start preventing tooth decay in the baby right from the mother's oral care during pregnancy.

3. How to take care of your teeth during pregnancy

Brush teeth twice a day (morning, evening) Clean between teeth with floss once a day Rinse mouth clean after eating Get tartar and check oral health periodically

4. Pregnancy nutrition for babies to have healthy teeth

Mother's nutrition is especially important in the process of forming baby's teeth, including minerals such as calcium, phosphorus... During this period, if the mother's nutrition is not reasonable, it can make the baby's teeth weak in the future. or prone to tooth decay. In particular, calcium is good for the development of teeth, creating strong teeth.
Pregnant women should pay attention to increase the use of calcium-rich food sources such as crabs, shrimps, small shrimps, seafood without mercury, milk and dairy products (yogurt, cheese, pasteurized milk) ...), black and white sesame; some vegetables (banana, kiwi, oranges, broccoli, bok choy, spinach, water spinach, beans, celery, carrots...).

Thus, when a mother has good oral health, she is not only beautiful, but also reduces the risk of premature birth, creates strong and healthy teeth for her baby by limiting the risk of bacterial infection that causes tooth decay for her baby. .
If you need detailed examination or advice on dental care for mother and baby, make an appointment with experienced doctors at Vinmec.

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