Sadly, Pregnancy and Gingivitis Problems
Go Hand-in-Hand

Due to hormonal imbalances and increased potential for dehydration, pregnancy and gingivitis problems tend to go hand-in-hand. In addition, the immune system tends to be strained during pregnancy making gum disease and gingivitis problems more probable because the problems are caused by bacteria. When the immune system is weakened, it is more difficult to contain the infection caused by the bacteria. If left untreated, necrotizing gingivitis or periodontitis may form and lead to even more dental health problems.

Gingivitis treatment during pregnancy can help prevent pre-term labor, as women who are pregnant with gingivitis or periodontitis are more likely to deliver prematurely than mothers in good dental health. Pregnancy can cause hormonal changes that increase your risk for developing gingivitis and periodontitis. This condition is called pregnancy gingivitis and sadly more than half of all pregnant women develop the condition.

It is generally between months 3 and 8 that an expectant mother need to be especially vigilant when trying to prevent gum disease and gingivitis. This is when the hormonal changes occur and make problems more likely. When gum disease or gingivitis problems do occur, typical symptoms are:

• Inflammation of gum tissue
• Soreness to the touch
• Bleeding when brushing or flossing
• May notice blood when eating hard foods
• Appearance of morning breath which may become more severe

In more severe cases of pregnancy gingivitis, a large lump may appear on an inflamed gum tissue, usually near the gum line. It has deep red pinpoint markings and may bleed and crust over, which can make eating and speaking uncomfortable. The growths are not cancerous and they cannot be spread to other people. They occur when a particle such as a piece of food or plaque becomes irritated and inflamed at the gum line. This lump, known as a pregnancy tumor occurs in one-tenth of pregnant women. The problem is even more common in women with pregnancy gingivitis.

A pregnancy tumor can go away on its own once the baby is born. In cases where the tumor interferes with eating, your dentist might make the decision to remove it. This procedure can be performed under a local anesthesia with a quick visit to the dentist. However, about half of the cases where a tumor is removed, the lump has been known to redevelop.

The best way to prevent a tumor from developing is to practice excellent oral hygiene at home and learn some basic ways on how to prevent gingivitis. A failed gingivitis treatment can lead more complicated problems in your mouth, such as periodontitis. But, by practicing good oral hygiene you not only take care of yourself but your unborn child as well. Try boosting your immune system levels by taking Vitamin C and Vitamin D. In addition, be sure to properly hydrate so that your salivation rates remain high. While odds are high that you will have troubles during your pregnancy with gingivitis, with proper care and making certain to keep properly hydrated, you can avoid gum disease problems and deliver your baby full term without worry.

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