Many women who are pregnant – and tired of visits to the OB/GYN, touring maternity wards, finding a pediatrician, etc. – opt to skip the dentist. They may simply not want “one more appointment,” or they may have misguided fear for their fetus. In actuality, the dentist’s appointment is one visit that pregnant women should…
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Dental Care and Pregnancy
When you’re pregnant, you can expect every week to be filled with an appointment of some kind. Whether it’s with your obstetrician, dietician or even midwife, the focus remains on your best health and that of your baby. So, mother-to-be, when is your next dentist appointment? Believe it or not, when you’re pregnant, dental care…
Can Dental Hygiene Affect Fertility?
Amazing, as it seems, dental hygiene can affect fertility. It is crucially important that women who wish to become pregnant make an appointment with their dentist since oral health should be assessed prior to becoming pregnant. But outside of simply having a healthy mouth, can dental hygiene affect your chances of conceiving a baby? Plaque…