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Pregnant? With Braces?

 


 

Congratulations on the addition to your family! This is an exciting time for you and your new bundle of joy. Though, there can be some downsides; feet swelling, heart burn, cavities, and teeth shift. Now do not panic. This blog may not help with the feet welling or heart burn, though we can help and explain about your teeth changes.

 

               You have probably noticed that your hormones are changing, from the moment you find out that you are expecting to after you have delivered your little angel. These changes increase the acidity in your mouth, leading to increased cavities. With the changes in your hormones, it can affect your sugar intake due to new cravings and decrease the attention to prevention to your dental care.

 

               Once you are in your second and third trimester your body’s inflammatory response increases and your body begins to secrete Relaxin. Relaxin is a hormone produced to relaxes your ligaments prepare your body for childbirth. This great because you are about to bring a life into the world but it does mean the rest of your body’s ligaments are also loose which leads to your teeth shifting.

 

               Your teeth shifting does not mean you are more likely loose your teeth, though you will have to keep up with your dental routine.

·        Limit sugary foods and drinks

·        Brush twice a day

·        Floss daily

·        Saltwater rinse (if you have irritated gums)

·        Continue to see your dentist and orthodontist.

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