Important Oral Health Guidelines for Pregnant Women

Posted by: admin on: August 26, 2011

Pregnant women can improve their oral health if they look for information concerning oral health, regularly brush and floss to get rid of bacterial plaque, include fluoride toothpaste and fluoride rinse into your routine, consume a well-balanced diet, tooth decay should be treated, don’t share food or utensils with anyone, and xylitol gum should be chewed to decrease the rate of tooth decay.

Everyone should follow good oral health habits. Expectant mothers must also be extra careful with their oral hygiene. Pregnant women who do not have good oral hygiene may become prone to gum disease such as gingivitis. Pregnancy gingivitis raises the probability of preterm birth.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAP) provided the following guidelines regarding oral health for pregnant women:
Seek oral health education
Eliminate bacterial plaque by regular brushing and flossing
Use toothpaste and rinse that has fluoride
Consume a well-balanced diet
Find treatment for tooth decay
Do not share food and utensils
Xylitol gum should be chewed to decrease the rate of tooth decay
Aside from promoting oral health, these guidelines can also help improve the overall welfare of pregnant women and their children.

Read more: http://goarticles.com/article/7-Important-Oral-Health-Guidelines-For-Pregnant-Women/4220879/

 

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