Dental Health and Pregnancy

Follow the links below to find information about dental health during pregnancy.

Reviewed March 2012

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Title:   Pregnancy - teeth
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Caring for your teeth during pregnancy - answers to some common questions about teeth and pregnancy.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Looking after your teeth before pregnancy
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   During pregnancy your hormonal balance is altered and your gums may be more easily irritated by dental plaque. They may become inflamed and bleed.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Looking after your teeth
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   During pregnancy your hormonal balance is altered and your gums may be more easily irritated by dental plaque. They may become inflamed and bleed.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Teeth and pregnancy
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Pregnancy can lead to dental problems in some women, including gum disease and increased risk of tooth decay. Proper hygiene at home and professional help from your dentist will ensure that your teeth remain healthy throughout the pregnancy. Premature births may be triggered by periodontal disease, which is a chronic infection of the gums.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Pregnancy and a healthy mouth
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service
Description:   How to keep your teeth and gums healthy during pregnancy.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Dental notes. Analgesics and pain relief in pregnancy and breastfeeding
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Dentists often advise patients regarding pain management for dental pain and generally the recommendation for pregnant women to use paracetamol, as the first-line treatment of fever and pain, is reasonable.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Dental health tips for pregnancy - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Tell your dentist you are pregnant as it may affect the type of dental care necessary for you.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Dental fillings: mercury and your teeth - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Dental amalgam is an alloy of a number of metals, mainly silver, tin and mercury. Find out the answers to common questions about amalgam.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Keeping teeth and gums healthy during pregnancy
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   The best insurance for a healthy baby is a mother who is well, eats a healthy diet before and during the pregnancy and while breastfeeding. If you have poor dental health your baby is more likely to have dental problems.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Dental conditions during pregnancy - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Read about some oral health problems that can be triggered by pregnancy, such as gingivitis and pregnancy epulis.
Date:   May 2007

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