Hormones and the Impact They Have On Your Smile

Being pregnant is an exciting time for you and your family. There are plenty of changes that are going to occur with your body, including your smile. Visiting the dentist when you are pregnant is as important as visiting regularly when you are not. The extra progesterone and estrogen that is in your body can cause your gums to be red, puffy and swollen. The higher levels of hormones can further increase your chance of minor infections in your mouth.

Brushing, flossing and eating heathy are even more important when you are pregnant says Dr. Rice. Brushing and flossing helps to remove food from the surface of your smile and from between the teeth. Food that stays in between the teeth breaks down the integrity of your gums leaving you susceptible to problems with periodontal disease. But periodontal disease doesn’t just impact you, it can also impact your unborn baby.

For more information on hormones and how they can impact you and your child, contact Dr. Denine Rice and her team today.