Oral Health Care Tips For Expecting Mother | Dr. Kulsum

Added: 2026-05-06

[00:00:00]Nobody talks about what pregnancy does to the teeth. Pregnancy can affect your mouth in ways people never expect.

[00:00:07]Increased levels of hormones like estrogen and progesterone increase blood flow to the gum tissue making them puffy, tender, more likely to bleed.

[00:00:18]This is called pregnancy gingivitis and it affects nearly 70% of all pregnant women.

[00:00:25]It's not your fault but ignoring oral hygiene can lead to the gum disease at this time which has been linked to things like preterm birth and low birth weight.

[00:00:37]Book that dental checkup, tell your dentist you're pregnant, and keep brushing.