{"id":97,"date":"2021-09-23T16:05:39","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T16:05:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthorandolph.com\/blog\/?p=97"},"modified":"2021-09-23T16:05:40","modified_gmt":"2021-09-23T16:05:40","slug":"the-importance-of-good-oral-health-during-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthorandolph.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/23\/the-importance-of-good-oral-health-during-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Expecting? Here\u2019s How Your Oral Health Affects Your Baby"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When you look down and see that little plus sign or smiley face, your life changes in an instant. Over the next 9 months, you\u2019ll prepare your baby\u2019s nursery, buy all the right supplies, and go to countless doctor\u2019s appointments in between. While those are all important steps, it\u2019s crucial you don\u2019t let your dental care routine fall to the wayside in the process! Keep reading to learn more about oral health during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How an Expecting Mother\u2019s Oral Health Affects Her Baby<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At first glance, it may not seem like the condition of a mother\u2019s oral health would have much, if any, impact on their baby. However, bacteria from an untreated dental problem, like an infection, can enter the mother\u2019s bloodstream and travel directly to the uterus. In some cases, this triggers the production of labor-inducing chemicals called prostaglandins. Additionally, once the baby is born, the mother can unintentionally spread bacteria by wiping down the bottle or pacifier with her mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 Tips for Maintaining Good Oral Health During Your Pregnancy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, the majority of dental problems, from cavities to gum disease, are largely preventable with the right best practices in place. Here are a few specifically for expecting mothers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n