It is recommended that expectant mothers see their dentist for cleaning and scaling early in their pregnancy, and maintain excellent dental care habits thereafter.
They should let ours dentists in Lille (59000) and Neufchatel-Hardelot (62152 )near Boulogne sur mer know about their condition, so that only the necessary x-rays are taken, particularly in the first trimester when the fetus is sensitive to radiation. Any other type of dental treatment should be carried out during the second trimester.
Local anesthetic during dental treatment poses no threat to the fetus, regardless of the stage of development.
Fluoride treatments are not recommended and have not been shown to have any beneficial effect on the mother or the fetus. Topical applications of fluoride with a fluoride toothpaste are more effective for the mother and carry fewer risks for her unborn baby.
Pregnancy gingivitis
Hormonal changes make the gums more sensitive to inflammation and may cause an acute gingival response, commonly called pregnancy gingivitis. It is characterized by red, swollen gums.
Women with dental plaque are at greater risk, and so should have their teeth cleaned professionally at the start of their pregnancy.
Remember
Expectant women with gum disease are at up to seven times more risk of giving birth to premature or underweight infants as women with healthy gums.