Oral health

During pregnancy it is important to pay more attention to the care of teeth and gums, since the bacterial flora is modified by the action of pregnancy hormones, increasing the risk of oral problems. Among the most common at this stage are inflamed gums, gingivitis, cavities and increased tooth sensitivity.

The oral health of pregnant women is very important, it is a stage in which you have to pay more attention to your mouth and take care of both teeth and gums, since the bacterial flora is modified by the action of the pregnancy hormones themselves, causing are more likely to accumulate tartar and bacteria.

Gingivitis, a common condition during pregnancy, is a form of periodontal disease that involves inflammation and bleeding of the gums, due to the infection that destroys the supporting tissues of the teeth (gums, periodontal ligaments and alveolar bone).

Although pregnancy is generally a stage that fills us with excitement and excitement, it is also a process in which we can experience some discomfort due to all the changes that our body is experiencing thanks to hormones.

Oral diseases are very common during pregnancy, so much so that according to the 2020 Oral Health Study presented by Sanitas, more than 85% of pregnant women affirm that their oral health has been affected by pregnancy. This is due to the hormonal and physical changes that occur in this stage and that negatively affect the oral health of women, facilitating the appearance of problems.

During pregnancy, a woman's body undergoes many changes as it prepares for the birth of her baby. These changes affect various aspects, including oral...

Oral diseases are very common during pregnancy, although they are also the great unknown in terms of typical discomforts. Not surprisingly, according to the 2020 Oral Health Study presented by Sanitas, five out of ten pregnant women have gum problems, and more than 85% affirm that their oral health has been affected by pregnancy.

More than half of pregnant women experience nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, especially during the first trimester, although some may experience them throughout their pregnancy. About two percent will suffer from hyperemesis gravidarum, a disease characterized by severe and persistent nausea and vomiting that requires medical attention as it can lead to dehydration in the mother.