Ideally, you should see your dentist 6 months before you get pregnant to make sure that your gums and teeth are healthy . When you get pregnant, you may notice that your gums bleed more than normal during regular brushing and flossing. This is because the gums become softented due to the increased blood flow normal during pregnancy. You should certainly maintain regular brushing and flossing as well as routine dental visits even during your preganancy. Periodontal disease can be harmful to your unborn baby. The reason for this is that pregnant patients with periodontal disease are at a higher risk for developing gestational diabetes and for having their babies early .
So if you are considering starting a family , and haven't seen your dentist lately, call today!
Debbie Johnson
Brian D. Johnson , DMD
1240 Upper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell, GA 30076
www.BrianJohnsonDMD.com
(770)993-9809
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