Did you know that healthy teeth and gums affects your overall health and well-being? This is especially true if you are pregnant as gum problems can increase the risk of having a pre-term or low birth weight baby. Affected babies are also at a higher risk of having asthma, ear infections, and developmental issues. If… Continue reading Oral Health before Pregnancy
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Oral health during pregnancy
Recently my niece who is expecting her first baby asked me why her gums have become sensitive and bleed easily when brushing and flossing. If you are pregnant and experiencing similar problems, it might be related to the hormonal changes that occurr during pregnancy. These changes may make your gums more sensitive to the germs… Continue reading Oral health during pregnancy