Douglasville Dentist         Boulevard Smiles         Dentures

Joe Hair DMD

6842 Douglas Boulevard Suite K = Douglasville GA 30135 = (770) 949-1005 =
 

Pregnant women and gum disease
 

Many mothers have experienced gum disease, dental pain and/or tooth extraction during or shortly after their pregnancy.  This is often seen as being a "normal" side effect of being pregnant.  However Dr. Hair feels that dental disease, which is an infection of the teeth and/or gums, is not "normal" for any patient.

There are three basic events that happen during pregnancy which make the patient more susceptible to dental disease. First, hormonal changes may make the gums more susceptible to gum disease.

Second, pregnant women tend to eat smaller, more frequent meals, exposing their teeth and gums to sugars and acids more often. Third, cravings for "junk foods" and inadequate oral hygiene pose an increased threat to the teeth and gums.

Pregnant women in the Douglasville area are advised to schedule a dental evaluation and receive preventive dental care at Boulevard Smiles.  Personalized oral hygiene instruction by Dr. Hair will be given to fight disease and promote overall good health for the mother and her baby.


Please call us at (770) 949-1005 to schedule a complete examination.

 

 

 


Dental Disease During Pregnancy
In Douglasville Georgia and the surrounding
Atlanta - Hiram - Breman - Newnan GA areas.