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by Erin Page, DDS<\/em><\/p>\n

Maintain good oral health during pregnancy…<\/p>\n

Pregnancy is an exciting time full of anticipation as parents prepare for the arrival of their baby.\u00a0 As a dentist and a mother of two young children, I\u2019m often asked by expecting moms how their dental care affects their developing baby.\u00a0 Not surprisingly, it is important that expecting mothers maintain good oral health.\u00a0 With hormone fluctuations during pregnancy, pregnant women with poor dental hygiene are prone to pregnancy gingivitis.\u00a0 Expecting moms should continue to visit their dentist for their six-month cleaning and exam.\u00a0 With proper precautions, routine dental treatment is also safe during pregnancy.\u00a0 Anesthesia containing epinephrine can<\/i> be used in low doses (0.01 mg) when not injected directly into the bloodstream.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t let dental issues go untreated… <\/em><\/p>\n

Ideally, dental issues should be addressed prior to pregnancy to avoid dental infections that could be harmful to the expecting mother and baby.\u00a0 If a dental infection occurs during pregnancy, it should not go untreated \u2013 amoxicillin, clindamycin, or penicillin can be prescribed to pregnant women to treat dental infections.\u00a0 On the other hand, certain medications should never be used during pregnancy, including sedatives for dental anxiety or anti-inflammatory drugs for pain management, because they can lead to serious complications and\/or birth defects.<\/p>\n

New moms should continue good oral health practices as their babies\u2019 teeth begin to erupt, since primary care givers are often the source of young children\u2019s cavity causing bacteria.\u00a0 Contrary to the sometimes popular belief among parents that cavities in \u201cbaby teeth\u201d don\u2019t matter, childhood cavities left untreated can cause cavities in permanent teeth as well as eating difficulties, disrupted sleep, and decreased play.\u00a0 Visit your dentist or pediatric dentist for recommendations on developing good oral habits for your baby.\u00a0 Also consider bringing your two-year old with you to your next hygiene appointment to acclimate them to the office and dental chair.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Page welcomes speaking with expecting parents about oral health as they prepare for the arrival of their new baby.\u00a0 She can be contacted at (518) 374-0317 or ErinPageDDS@gmail.com. <\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

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