{"id":154,"date":"2014-03-03T09:30:37","date_gmt":"2014-03-03T14:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drwolnik.com\/blog\/?p=154"},"modified":"2016-07-31T11:44:40","modified_gmt":"2016-07-31T15:44:40","slug":"healthy-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.drwolnik.com\/blog\/healthy-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to Dental Care for Pregnant Women"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.drwolnik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/beautiful-healthy-pregnant-woman.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-155 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.drwolnik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/beautiful-healthy-pregnant-woman.jpg\" alt=\"dental care for pregnant women\" width=\"365\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.drwolnik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/beautiful-healthy-pregnant-woman.jpg 365w, https:\/\/dev.drwolnik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/beautiful-healthy-pregnant-woman-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 365px) 100vw, 365px\" \/><\/a><strong>Dental care for pregnant women<\/strong> is a serious topic if you&#8217;re a mom-to-be!<\/p>\n<p>If you are expecting a baby, you have much to think about and prepare for. Doctor visits, delivery options, nursery planning, and resting can take up most of your time during pregnancy. However, it&#8217;s very important that you make <a href=\"http:\/\/www.drwolnik.com\/your-dental-health.php\">your dental health<\/a> a priority during this exciting and busy time, too.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Healthy Dental Habits during Pregnancy<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s easy for many of us to overlook dental care for pregnant women, but pregnancy can actually make some dental problems worse. Taking care of your mouth during pregnancy will also help your overall health, which will in turn help the health of your baby.<\/p>\n<p>Tips for keeping your mouth healthy during pregnancy include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brush thoroughly twice a day with an ADA approved fluoride toothpaste<\/li>\n<li>Floss between teeth daily<\/li>\n<li>Check for the ADA Seal of Acceptance on your dental products, as they are safe for use during pregnancy<\/li>\n<li>Eat a balanced diet and snack only in moderation<\/li>\n<li>Keep regular dental visits for cleanings and checkups<\/li>\n<li>If you experience an increase in plaque during pregnancy, your dentist may recommend you rinse at night with an antimicrobial mouth rinse<\/li>\n<li>If you have frequent morning sickness, rinse with a water and baking soda mixture after each bought of vomiting. If possible, avoid brushing your teeth immediately after you get sick, as stomach acid can contribute to enamel erosion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Special Dental Concerns during Pregnancy <\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Although most proper oral hygiene is the same during pregnancy as it is when you&#8217;re not pregnant, there are some special concerns you should be aware of while you&#8217;re expecting. Some issues you might encounter are:<\/p>\n<p><b>Gingivitis<\/b>: Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect the health of your mouth. Some women develop what&#8217;s known as \u201cpregnancy gingivitis\u201d, which is an inflammation of the gums caused by an increase in hormones. Pregnancy gingivitis can cause swelling and tenderness and bleeding during brushing. Your dentist may recommend more frequent cleanings during your pregnancy to prevent this.<b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Medications: Some drugs used during and after dental treatments are not suitable for use during pregnancy. Be sure to inform your dentist of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking so that he or she can determine which types of painkillers or antibiotics will be suitable for you to use.<b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>X-Rays: If you experience a dental emergency or other dental issue during your pregnancy, you might need to have a dental x-ray. While the radiation from a dental x-ray is extremely low, your dentist or dental hygienist will still cover you with a leaded apron to minimize radiation exposure to your abdomen.<\/p>\n<p><b>Pregnancy Tumors: <\/b>Some expectant mothers experience what&#8217;s known as \u201cpregnancy tumors,\u2019 which is an overgrowth of dental tissue. Occurring most often during the second trimester, these non-cancerous growths or swellings are usually found between the teeth and are thought to be related to excess plaque. These tumors bleed easily and have a red, raw raspberry-like appearance and although they usually disappear after childbirth, your dentist can remove them if they are causing you discomfort.<\/p>\n<p>If you experience any oral health issues or concerns during your pregnancy, be sure to contact your dentist as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<h2>Dental Care for Pregnant Women in\u00a0Parma Heights, Ohio<\/h2>\n<p>Have a question for Dr. Kenneth J. Wolnik about your oral health during pregnancy? Contact our office \u2013 we\u2019re happy to help! Our dental office is in Parma, near Cleveland, Ohio (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.DrWolnik.com\">www.DrWolnik.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><b>Address<\/b><br \/>\n6363 York Rd, Ste 202<br \/>\nParma Heights, OH 44130<\/p>\n<p><b>Phone<\/b><br \/>\n(440) 888-5055<\/p>\n<p><b>Email<\/b><br \/>\ninfo@drwolnik.com<\/p>\n<p><b>Office Hours<\/b><br \/>\nMonday: 7:00am \u2013 4:00pm<br \/>\nTuesday: 8:00am \u2013 5:00pm<br \/>\nThursday: 8:00am \u2013 6:00pm<br \/>\nFriday: 7:30am \u2013 1:00pm<\/p>\n<p><b>Connect with Us!<br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Kenneth-J-Wolnik-DDS\/168941389969200?ref=hl\">Facebook<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WolnikDental\">Twitter<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/+Drwolnik\/posts\">Google +<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental care for pregnant women is a serious topic if you&#8217;re a mom-to-be! If you are expecting a baby, you have much to think about and prepare for. Doctor visits, delivery options, nursery planning, and resting can take up most of your time during pregnancy. However, it&#8217;s very important that you make your dental health&#8230; <a class=\"read-more\" style=\"font-size: 12px\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.drwolnik.com\/blog\/healthy-pregnancy\/\">Continue Reading ><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[175],"tags":[246,37,191,190,70],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Dental Care for Pregnant Women | Parma Heights, Ohio | Dr. Wolnik<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Expecting? Check out Your Guide to Dental Care for Pregnant Women by Dr. Wolnik! 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