The upgrade of expectant mothers is just around the corner, but they are most afraid of these three things

Modern people often compare a difficult experience to "a spiritual practice". This includes not only the aftertaste of the ups and downs of life, but also the emotion of cultivating inner strength and tapping potential. Life is not easy, so this sentence is suitable in many occasions. Pregnancy can also be called a spiritual practice. Many times, unexpected things always happen, catching people off guard! And oral diseases are likely to become Cheng Yaojin who shows up halfway! It is always the best policy to plan ahead.

01 Pregnant women are most likely to encounter these three major problems

There are so many types of oral problems that it is hard to list them all. But in general, there are common and uncommon oral problems, and they are slightly different for different groups of people. For expectant mothers, their common oral problems are mainly divided into three categories: tooth decay, periodontitis and wisdom tooth pericoronitis.

This is closely related to the physiological characteristics of the expectant mother during pregnancy.

First of all, expectant mothers usually have changes in appetite and taste, and changes in eating habits can directly lead to changes in the oral environment. Since many expectant mothers prefer sweet and sour foods, the oral environment may be more acidic than before. Closely related to this is the occurrence of tooth decay and tooth erosion. In addition, morning sickness can make this situation worse.

Secondly, changes in estrogen levels are a basic physiological characteristic of pregnancy. Estrogen changes the physiological responses of many human organs. Periodontal tissue is the target organ of estrogen. As a result, the gums are more susceptible to stimulation from oral bacteria and other factors than before, which in turn aggravates the inflammatory response. In more serious cases, the gums may show "tumor-like" changes, which can be called "pregnancy tumors."

In addition, expectant mothers may also develop pericoronitis of wisdom teeth.

In addition to physiological factors, it is also easy for expectant mothers to neglect oral care due to physical reasons. Tooth decay, periodontitis and wisdom tooth pericoronitis are all related to oral uncleanliness, and poor oral hygiene is the root cause of periodontitis.

02 Will dental disease affect pregnancy?

Many people may not take these dental diseases seriously. After all, these diseases are not life-threatening, right? However, dental diseases are a real threat to a smooth pregnancy.

The most direct impact of dental disease is that it may cause toothache. Toothache is not a disease, but it is really painful when it happens. This is not just talk. Some people may say that tooth decay will not cause toothache at the beginning. Having said that, pregnancy is not a matter of one or two days. There are many variables in pregnancy. The only suitable period for treatment is the second trimester, so the first three months and the last three months can basically only be conservative. If a problem is found during this period, it is likely that it will have to wait until the right time to solve it.

In addition, modern medicine has confirmed that periodontitis during pregnancy may be related to the birth of low birth weight babies. Therefore, dental disease of expectant mothers affects not only themselves, but also their children. Research results show that women with periodontal disease have a risk of giving birth to low birth weight babies that is more than 7 times greater than women with healthy periodontal disease.

03 Smart women should do this!

1. Do a comprehensive oral examination before pregnancy to check for deficiencies and fill in the gaps;

2. Develop good eating habits;

3. Take adequate and thorough daily oral health care measures;

4. If there are any problems, they can be actively addressed during the second trimester.

A smart woman can know what is going on and take control of her future!