Oral Health During Pregnancy

This post from Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL is for women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Carrying a precious baby can not only consume your time; it can divert your attention from other things. As valued as your little bundle of joy will be, don’t forget your needs and your vitality during these critical months.

It’s vital to understand that the changes your body experiences during pregnancy also impact dental health. Changes in your hormonal balance are needed for growing a new life, but they can also compromise your oral health during pregnancy.

Your gums are especially susceptible. Poor gum health can even affect your unborn child. The American Dental Association has conducted studies that show a slightly increased risk of low birth weight and pre-term infants in mothers with gum disease.

In order to keep your smile healthy, it is recommended you have a thorough checkup before you are pregnant. If you are already pregnant but haven’t visited a dentist in a while, give us a call at Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL. We offer complete general dentistry services. Patients from Hudson, Clearwater, and East Lake also some to us for dental implants, and all their dental health needs. Call for an appointment today!

Contact Prestige Dentistry:

4140 Woodlands Pkwy Ste A
Palm Harbor, FL 34685
727-789-1980

1641 Davenport Dr.
Trinity, FL 34655
727-376-3763