At Advanced Family Dental Care in Anchorage, AK, they value the whole family's oral health including up and coming members of the family. While maintaining good dental care is essential all the time, it is especially important during pregnancy.
Even though it may not seem connected, infectious build up in the mouth can actually harm the baby in gestation and cause complications during birth. Below are some ways to prevent buildup and keep your baby happy and healthy till he/she is born.
Make sure you are brushing properly and flossing- Brush your teeth at least twice a day. This will reduce plaque buildup and add a shield to help prevent it. Swallowing plaque and other bacterial buildup can harm your baby and cause complications during birth. Make sure you floss at least once a day. Food buildup gives bacteria the resources to grow and spread; eliminate it by flossing and brushing correctly. …show more content…
If you are experiencing a great amount of morning sickness during your pregnancy, use a rinse comprised of baking soda and water. This will ease some of the acidity, remove buildup, and keep your teeth healthy and strong.
Use an alcohol-free, antimicrobial mouthwash- Even when you are careful, a small amount of mouthwash will get swallowed every time you rinse. Since alcohol is not good for growing babies, use an alcohol-free antimicrobial mouthwash during pregnancy.
Visit the dentist- Whether it is for a routine cleaning or you have more questions about your dental care during your pregnancy; call Advanced Family Dental Care at (907) 561-1330 for an appointment. Their family owned and operated practice is here to serve the dental needs of your whole
Even though it may not seem connected, infectious build up in the mouth can actually harm the baby in gestation and cause complications during birth. Below are some ways to prevent buildup and keep your baby happy and healthy till he/she is born.
Make sure you are brushing properly and flossing- Brush your teeth at least twice a day. This will reduce plaque buildup and add a shield to help prevent it. Swallowing plaque and other bacterial buildup can harm your baby and cause complications during birth. Make sure you floss at least once a day. Food buildup gives bacteria the resources to grow and spread; eliminate it by flossing and brushing correctly. …show more content…
If you are experiencing a great amount of morning sickness during your pregnancy, use a rinse comprised of baking soda and water. This will ease some of the acidity, remove buildup, and keep your teeth healthy and strong.
Use an alcohol-free, antimicrobial mouthwash- Even when you are careful, a small amount of mouthwash will get swallowed every time you rinse. Since alcohol is not good for growing babies, use an alcohol-free antimicrobial mouthwash during pregnancy.
Visit the dentist- Whether it is for a routine cleaning or you have more questions about your dental care during your pregnancy; call Advanced Family Dental Care at (907) 561-1330 for an appointment. Their family owned and operated practice is here to serve the dental needs of your whole