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Dental care during pregnancy
Expecting? Your gums and teeth may need a little extra love right now, and the good news is that dental care during pregnancy is safe.
Yes, it’s safe to see us
Checkups, cleanings, x-rays with proper shielding, numbing medicine, and most treatment are considered safe during pregnancy. Putting off care that’s needed can be riskier than getting it done.
Why your gums may bleed
Pregnancy hormones can make gums puffy, tender, and quick to bleed when you brush. Keeping the gumline clean matters, because untreated gum infection (periodontitis) has been linked with pregnancy complications like early delivery. Let us know if your gums are bothering you.
Cravings and morning sickness
Frequent snacking on sweets raises cavity risk. And stomach acid from vomiting softens enamel. After you’re sick, don’t brush right away; swish with a teaspoon of baking soda in a cup of water instead, then brush a little later.
Simple daily routine
Brush twice a day for two minutes with fluoride toothpaste, clean between your teeth once a day, choose healthy snacks when you can, and keep your regular visits. We love caring for moms-to-be.
Questions? Ask Dr. Greg or Dr. Gina at your next visit — we’re always happy to talk.
Essentials we like
A few options from our curated essentials that often help with this topic.
Dr. Greg and Dr. Gina research these picks daily to keep the recommendations current. As an Amazon Associate, Chew Dental earns from qualifying purchases. These small commissions help support the time they and our team spend researching and updating these recommendations, at no extra cost to you, and they sincerely appreciate your support.
- Parodontax Complete Protection Toothpaste — Toothpaste aimed at bleeding gums, common with pregnancy hormones.
- Philips Sonicare 5900 — Gentle powered brush for tender, puffy gums.
- Vitis Fine Expanding Floss — Soft expanding fluoride floss that’s kind to sensitive gums.
- ACT Anticavity Fluoride Mouthwash — Fluoride rinse for extra enamel protection with cravings or morning sickness.
- Sensodyne Repair & Protect Whitening — For teeth that feel sensitive after acid exposure.
This information is general and not a substitute for personal medical or dental advice.