Ask the Dentist: February 2011
We strive to provide our patients with up to date information in response to their questions regarding oral health and dental care. "Ask the Dentist" is one of our forums for answering patient questions. Please feel free to return to this page frequently, as the topics will change.
If you would like to submit your own question(s), please send it to us at askthedentist@jungblutdds.com.
Q: Is it important I see my dentist during my pregnancy?
Women who are pregnant should be monitored closely by their
dental team. This is even more important if you have been diagnosed with
Periodontal Disease (gum disease). Oral microbes (bacteria) that cause gum
disease can cross the placenta and expose the fetus to infection. This exposure
to oral pathogens is associated with pre-term birth. It is important to see
your dentist regularly and possibly more frequently during your pregnancy.