Many women feel a little strange when it comes to seeing a dentist first in preparation for pregnancy. In fact, the reason why it is important to see a dentist during pregnancy preparation is because pregnancy gingivitis occurs in 50% of mothers-to-be during pregnancy. 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. A. What causes the mother-to-be to be susceptible to gingivitis After the mother-to-be is pregnant, because of endocrine changes, it is easy to suffer from pregnancy gingivitis, manifested as red and swollen gums, bleeding when brushing teeth, if you do enough oral work before pregnancy, the symptoms of gingivitis during pregnancy will be lighter, but if the gingivitis has been suffered before pregnancy but not treated, the symptoms can be exacerbated. 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 baby, the mother-to-be cannot take any medication, so the degree of suffering can be imagined. The impact of oral disease on the fetal baby 1, research has 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 will have a higher possibility of tooth decay in the future. 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 as to treat the existing problems. Some women who are preparing for pregnancy may question whether their wisdom teeth need to be extracted. In fact, if the 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 to avoid inflammation during pregnancy and the inability to use the medication. 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.