The sugar in alcohol (including beer) and the acid on other alcoholic drinks are the two main threats to your teeth and gums. The Damage Sugar and acid attack tooth enamel and leave your teeth vulnerable to tooth decay. Alcohol abuse puts you at a higher risk of developing mouth and throat cancer. Arriving home […]
Pregnancy is an important time in a woman’s life. While women often hear about how pregnancy causes physical changes that affect their hormone or appetite levels, these changes can have a great effect on their oral health as well. Pregnancy can lead to dental problems in some women, including gum disease and increased risk of tooth […]
You can prevent gingivitis by keeping your teeth clean, especially near the gum line. You should brush with a fluoride containing toothpaste at least twice a day and after each meal when possible. You also should floss each day. Good nutrition keeps the oral cavity healthy and strong; in particular, you should get plenty of […]
It’s a myth that calcium is lost from a mother’s teeth and “one tooth is lost with every pregnancy.” But you may experience some changes in your oral health during pregnancy. The primary changes are due to a surge in hormones – particularly an increase in estrogen and progesterone –- can exaggerate the way gum […]
Research suggests a link between pre-term delivery, low birthweight babies, and gingivitis. Excessive bacteria can enter the bloodstream through your gums; the bacteria can travel to the uterus, triggering the production of chemicals called prostaglandins, which are suspected to induce premature labor.
Pregnant women are at risk for developing pregnancy tumors—inflammatory, non-cancerous growths that develop between the teeth or when swollen gums become irritated. These localized growths or swellings are believed to be related to excess plaque. Normally, the tumors are left alone and will usually shrink on their own after the baby’s birth; however, if a […]
