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Dental Health Especially Important during Pregnancy
Wednesday March 25, 2009
Recent research has shown that a bacterium that grows in an expectant mother’s mouth, due to her disregard for oral care, can actually pass through the amniotic fluid and blood to her unborn baby. This can cause a host of problems, including infections, prematurity and low birth weights. Scientists are now doing DNA testing on the various forms of bacteria found in the mother’s womb to determine how many actually originate in her mouth.
Because of all of these potential problems, dentists stress that new mothers take especially good care of their teeth and mouth during their pregnancies. Brushing, flossing, rinsing and regularly visiting a dentist can ensure that the patient’s mouth stays clean and does not, in any way, contaminate the baby. For more information on what you can do to protect your unborn child, make a consultation appointment with your dentist today. Not only will he or she make recommendations for the prenatal stages of your baby’s life, but will also suggest ways to keep your child’s mouth healthy after he or she is born. Call and make the appointment today!
Sources: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/144269.php