Gladstone OR Pregnant Women and Gum Disease.

Dennis T Adair DMD

15 82nd Drive Suite 240 = Gladstone OR = 97027 = (503) 655-9515

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Pregnant women and gum disease

Many mothers have experienced gum disease, dental pain and/or tooth extraction during or shortly after their pregnancy. This is often seen as being a "normal" side effect of being pregnant. However Dr. Adair feels that dental disease, which is an infection of the teeth and/or gums, is not "normal" for any patient.

There are three basic events that happen during pregnancy which make the patient more susceptible to dental disease. First, hormonal changes may make the gums more susceptible to gum disease.

Second, pregnant women tend to eat smaller, more frequent meals, exposing their teeth and gums to sugars and acids more often. Third, cravings for "junk foods" and inadequate oral hygiene pose an increased threat to the teeth and gums.

Pregnant women in the Gladstone area are advised to schedule a dental evaluation and receive preventive dental care at Dennis T Adair DMD PC. Personalized oral hygiene instruction by Dr. Adair will be given to fight disease and promote overall good health for the mother and her baby.

Please call us at (503) 655-9515 to schedule a complete examination.

Dennis T Adair DMD

Pregnant women and gum disease

Dental Disease During Pregnancy In Gladstone Oregon and the surrounding Portland - Milwaukie - West Linn - Oregon City OR areas.

Dental Disease During Pregnancy
In Gladstone Oregon and the surrounding
Portland - Milwaukie - West Linn - Oregon City OR areas.