Having Teeth Cleaned During Pregnancy

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Having Teeth Cleaned Many women believe that they should avoid the dentist when they are pregnant, however this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Dental visits are just as important as ever, especially when pregnancy makes women much more susceptible to gum disease.

The reason for this common misconception is that expecting mothers are usually told that they cannot get x-rays. Most dentists agree and will avoid doing an x-ray if possible. But getting your teeth cleaned, especially during the second trimester, has actually been shown to reduce your risk of pre term labor.

Whatever you do, don’t skip out on dental visits during pregnancy. Your teeth may end up paying a severe price later, if you do. The very small risk that could be present in dental care is not substantial in comparison to the great benefits of maintaining good dental health. Any treatment that does occur at the dentist office, including routine cleaning, will be carefully decided upon by you and your dentist.

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