Many women find it strange when it comes to dental care before pregnancy preparation. What does pregnancy preparation have to do with dentistry? In fact, the reason for a dental visit during pregnancy preparation is that pregnancy gingivitis occurs in 50% of expectant mothers during pregnancy. What makes mothers-to-be susceptible to gingivitis? When a mother-to-be is pregnant, she is prone to gingivitis because of endocrine changes, which manifests as red and swollen gums and bleeding when she brushes her teeth. If sufficient oral work is done before pregnancy, the symptoms of gingivitis during pregnancy will be less severe, but if gingivitis was already present before pregnancy but was not treated, the symptoms can worsen. In addition, some mothers-to-be may even suffer from gingival tumors, where the gums are red and swollen and the mouth cannot be opened, making it impossible for the mother-to-be to eat and the pain can affect the quality of her sleep. For the safety of the fetus, the mother-to-be cannot take any medication, so it’s hard to imagine how uncomfortable it is. The impact of oral disease on the fetus 1, research found that the more serious the mother-to-be periodontal disease, the greater the chances of preterm birth and low birth weight. 2. If the mother has tooth decay, the baby is more likely to have tooth decay in the future. Oral problems during pregnancy preparation should be treated early For women who are actively preparing for pregnancy, you should ask your dentist to conduct a thorough examination of your teeth, gums and mouth during the preparation period so that existing problems can be treated. Some women who are preparing for pregnancy may question whether wisdom teeth need to be extracted. In fact, if wisdom teeth will not be frequently inflamed, they do not need to be extracted, but if they are frequently inflamed and require antibacterial agents, they should be extracted as early as possible so that they will not become inflamed and unable to be medicated during pregnancy. Special tips: 1. For those who have not had their teeth cleaned for many years, tartar will adhere to the surface of the teeth and can easily cause irritation to the soft tissues of the gums, causing inflammation, redness and swelling of the gums, so for women who are actively preparing for pregnancy they should consult their dentist to have their teeth cleaned and tartar removed. 2, for those women who neglect oral care, if dental problems occur during pregnancy, the period of 4-6 months of pregnancy is a relatively safe period for oral treatment, and can be treated by a doctor during this time.