The Digital Dental Surgeon

There is a myth that babies plunder calcium from their mothers which would result in their mothers’ teeth getting all rotten and decayed.

This is entirely untrue as a baby would not take calcium from their mother’s teeth (from bones yes, but not teeth). There would be no reason other than poor oral hygiene and its management by the mother for having decayed teeth or bleeding gums.

During pregnancy, the hormone levels changes and this would put more strain on the body. This includes the oral cavity where the gums would be more sensitive to the surrounding cleanliness. Often you see gums bleeding more easily and sometimes teeth getting mobile. This is because of poor oral hygiene, which may be longstanding and not only during pregnancy.

Dental treatments and checkups should not be avoided during pregnancy, as I would recommend visiting the dentist for routine checkups even during pregnancy. The British Dental Health Foundation recommends that a pregnant mother visit the dentist regularly and not refrain from having treated. Dentists prefer x-rays to be avoided during pregnancy although there may be circumstances that may require it.

For more FAQ regarding dental care for the mother and baby, please click here.

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