Dental Health During Pregnancy
It is very important to keep on top of your dental health during pregnancy.
Prenatal Dental Health
Dental health During Pregnancy
You are entitled to free NHS dental care if you are pregnant and up to 12 months after baby is born. You must have a MATB1 form issued by your midwife or GP or a valid maternity exemption certificate (MatEx). Make sure to inform us if you are or suspect you are pregnant as soon as possible.
It is very important to keep on top of your dental health during pregnancy for many reasons.
Increased levels of the hormone progesterone cause gums to react to plaque levels more than normal. This can make gums become red, puffy and may bleed more easily. This is known as pregnancy gingivitis. As well as attending your dental check-ups, ensure you incorporate interdental cleaning into your daily oral hygiene routine. You can use a soft floss or interdental brushes to keep levels of plaque to a minimum.
During pregnancy, women are more likely to eat and drink more frequently throughout the day. Whenever we eat or drink, the acidy levels in the mouth changes and some women are more prone to snack on sugary foods. This increases the risk of developing cavities.
During pregnancy, your dentist will want to avoid taking any x-rays. Although the dose of radiation in a dental x-ray is very low, your dentist will recommend waiting at least 16 weeks into pregnancy or even after baby is born just to be on the safe side. Taking good care of your teeth will help to prevent problems meaning it’s less likely that we will need to take x-rays.
Prenatal Dental Health
Prenatal Health & Nutrition
Eating a well balanced and nutritional diet during pregnancy will help promote good dental and overall health for yourself and your baby. A baby’s teeth will start to develop between 3-6 months into pregnancy. Be sure to get enough calcium, protein, phosphorous and vitamin A, C and D in your diet.
Some good sources of these nutrients are:
- Calcium – dairy (milk/cheese), leafy green vegetables and soy beans
- Protein – lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy
- Phosphorous – salmon, plain yoghurt, milk, cooked turkey and whole wheat bread
- Vitamin A – sweet potato, spinach, oily fish, egg yolks and fortified low fat spreads (please consult your doctor in regards to the amount of vitamin A intake during pregnancy as too much can be harmful)
- Vitamin C – citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruit, strawberries, broccoli, tomatoes and brussel sprouts
- Vitamin D – oily fish, eggs and raw meat
Frequently Asked Questions
We have listed some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding dental health during pregnancy.
Yes! Routine dental check ups and treatment such as scaling will do no harm to yourself or your baby. It’s really important to visit your dentist every 3-6 months (your dentist will advise how often you should come and see us). We can safely clean any plaque build up with a simple scale and polish to prevent gum disease. We are also able to detect any problems early on and hopefully help you to prevent them.
Contact Us
We have plenty on-site parking with designated spaces for blue badge holders. Feel free to contact us for more information on our services. We will be there to assist you in any way we can.
Contact
01902733369
01902861692
07958698880
07716197120
07498277004
antrimhousedental@aol.co.uk
Where To Find Us
88 Old Fallings Lane,
Wolverhampton, WV10 8BN
Opening Times
| Monday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Weekend | CLOSED |
Dental Health During Pregnancy
It is very important to keep on top of your dental health during pregnancy
Prenatal Dental Health
Dental health During Pregnancy
You are entitled to free NHS dental care if you are pregnant and up to 12 months after baby is born. You must have a MATB1 form issued by your midwife or GP or a valid maternity exemption certificate (MatEx).
Make sure to inform us if you are or suspect you are pregnant as soon as possible.
It is very important to keep on top of your dental health during pregnancy for many reasons.
Increased levels of the hormone progesterone cause gums to react to plaque levels more than normal. This can make gums become red, puffy and may bleed more easily. This is known as pregnancy gingivitis. As well as attending your dental check-ups, ensure you incorporate interdental cleaning into your daily oral hygiene routine. You can use a soft floss or interdental brushes to keep levels of plaque to a minimum.
During pregnancy, women are more likely to eat and drink more frequently throughout the day. Whenever we eat or drink, the acidy levels in the mouth changes and some women are more prone to snack on sugary foods. This increases the risk of developing cavities.
During pregnancy, your dentist will want to avoid taking any x-rays. Although the dose of radiation in a dental x-ray is very low, your dentist will recommend waiting at least 16 weeks into pregnancy or even after baby is born just to be on the safe side. Taking good care of your teeth will help to prevent problems meaning it’s less likely that we will need to take x-rays.
Prenatal Dental Health
Prenatal Health & Nutrition
Eating a well balanced and nutritional diet during pregnancy will help promote good dental and overall health for yourself and your baby. A baby’s teeth will start to develop between 3-6 months into pregnancy. Be sure to get enough calcium, protein, phosphorous and vitamin A, C and D in your diet.
Some good sources of these nutrients are:
- Calcium – dairy (milk/cheese), leafy green vegetables and soy beans
- Protein – lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy
- Phosphorous – salmon, plain yoghurt, milk, cooked turkey and whole wheat bread
- Vitamin A – sweet potato, spinach, oily fish, egg yolks and fortified low fat spreads (please consult your doctor in regards to the amount of vitamin A intake during pregnancy as too much can be harmful)
- Vitamin C – citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruit, strawberries, broccoli, tomatoes and brussel sprouts
- Vitamin D – oily fish, eggs and raw meat
Frequently Asked Questions
We have listed some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding dental health during pregnancy.
Yes! Routine dental check ups and treatment such as scaling will do no harm to yourself or your baby. It’s really important to visit your dentist every 3-6 months (your dentist will advise how often you should come and see us). We can safely clean any plaque build up with a simple scale and polish to prevent gum disease. We are also able to detect any problems early on and hopefully help you to prevent them.
Contact Us
We have plenty on-site parking with designated spaces for blue badge holders. Feel free to contact us for more information on our services. We will be there to assist you in any way we can.
Contact
01902733369
01902861692
07958698880
07716197120
07498277004
antrimhousedental@aol.co.uk
Where To Find Us
88 Old Fallings Lane,
Wolverhampton, WV10 8BN
Opening Times
| Monday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Weekend | CLOSED |