Plaque contains bacteria that causes cavities, gingivitis and periodontitis if not removed regularly. Gingivitis causes red, swollen gums and is reversible with proper brushing and flossing. Periodontitis involves loss of gum attachment and bone and is not reversible. Pregnancy can cause pregnancy gingivitis in 60-75% of women due to hormonal changes. Proper oral hygiene and regular dental cleanings are important for oral and overall health during pregnancy. Low cost dental resources include dental schools, community health centers, and state Medicaid and CHIP programs.
Plaque contains bacteria that causes cavities, gingivitis and periodontitis if not removed regularly. Gingivitis causes red, swollen gums and is reversible with proper brushing and flossing. Periodontitis involves loss of gum attachment and bone and is not reversible. Pregnancy can cause pregnancy gingivitis in 60-75% of women due to hormonal changes. Proper oral hygiene and regular dental cleanings are important for oral and overall health during pregnancy. Low cost dental resources include dental schools, community health centers, and state Medicaid and CHIP programs.
Plaque contains bacteria that causes cavities, gingivitis and periodontitis if not removed regularly. Gingivitis causes red, swollen gums and is reversible with proper brushing and flossing. Periodontitis involves loss of gum attachment and bone and is not reversible. Pregnancy can cause pregnancy gingivitis in 60-75% of women due to hormonal changes. Proper oral hygiene and regular dental cleanings are important for oral and overall health during pregnancy. Low cost dental resources include dental schools, community health centers, and state Medicaid and CHIP programs.
Plaque contains bacteria that causes cavities, gingivitis and periodontitis if not removed regularly. Gingivitis causes red, swollen gums and is reversible with proper brushing and flossing. Periodontitis involves loss of gum attachment and bone and is not reversible. Pregnancy can cause pregnancy gingivitis in 60-75% of women due to hormonal changes. Proper oral hygiene and regular dental cleanings are important for oral and overall health during pregnancy. Low cost dental resources include dental schools, community health centers, and state Medicaid and CHIP programs.
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Pregnancy and oral Health
Plaque Plaque contains harmful bacteria that sticks to your teeth and is constantly forming.
If left for longer than 24 hours it hardens into tarter.
If not removed it can cause cavities, gingivitis, and periodontitis
Plaque: Can only be removed manually
Tarter: can only be removed professionally
Gingivitis Is a gum disease that is reversible
Gums become irritated and
swollen due to plaque and tarter
Sign and symptoms: Gums are
red & swollen, bad breath and tend to bleed easily while you brush and floss
Treatment: proper brushing,
flossing, and regular professional dental cleanings
Periodontitis Loss of attachment Not reversible Can be treated by halting the disease
Pregnancy Gingivitis Localized swelling of gums occur between 2nd to 8th month of pregnancy. Gingivitis occur in 60-75% of all pregnant women.
Hormonal changes and plaque can cause gums to
swell and have a tendency to bleed easily while brushing and flossing.
A couple of major studies showed a relation between
pregnancy gingivitis and premature birth weight
Treatment: proper brushing and flossing twice a day
with regular dental cleanings
Pregnancy tumor is a large lump that is deep red
and usually appears near the gum line.
Not cancerous! Can cause difficulty eating, speaking and cause discomfort.
Usually disappears on their own after birth of
baby
Oral Hygiene care at home: Tooth brushing, flossing, and mouth rinse Dental Care: Dental visits for professional dental cleanings Nutrition: Eat fruits, vegetable, drink plenty of water, and avoid sticky food
Dental Treatment during
pregnancy
Tooth Decay
Four things: Tooth, Plaque,
Sugar, and Time. Sugar and Plaque together causes an acid that draws minerals out of the tooth.
Signs AND symptoms: Pain Swelling, pus, bad breath Treatment: X-Ray to diagnose Restoration- initial stage Root canal therapyadvance stage Extraction- severe stage Replacement
Resources for low cost
dental treatment Dental schools can be a good source of quality, reduced cost dental treatments
Post graduate and faculty clinics are also available at
most dental schools.
Dental hygiene schools provide low cost preventive
dental care- LIT dental hygiene school , Beaumont, TX
The Bureau of Primary Health Care, a service of
Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA), provide reduced cost dental care services Toll free at 1-888-Ask-HRSA(1-888-275-4772)
Resources continue.. The Center for Medicare & Medicaid services run three federally funded programs: Medicare, Medicaid and the Childrens Health Insurance Program(CHIP)
Medicaid is state funded program that provides
medical benefits and some case dental benefits to eligible individual and families. Visit www.medicaid.gov/Medicaid-CHIP-Program-Informa tion /By-Topics/Benefits/Dental-Care.html or Call 1-877-267-2323
Resources continue.. Medicare is a health insurance program for people who are 65 years and older or people with specific disabilities. Medicare does not cover most routine dental care or dentures. 1-800-633-4227
CHIP is a state program for children in families who earn
too much to qualify for Medicaid but cant afford private insurance. Dental service cover under this program vary from state to state, visit www. insurekidsnow.gov/state or call 1-877-KIDS-NOW (1-877-543-7669)
Local or state health departments may offer free or
reduce cost dental care. In many states you can call 2-1-1
United way may direct you to free or reduce cost dental
services in your community. visit at www.unitedway.org and type your zip code to find dental services.
Tooth Brushing Is the mechanical process which removes plaque from tooth surfaces.
Use soft bristle tooth brush
Morning sickness during pregnancy can cause erosion and can lead to loss of tooth structure (enamel)-avoid brushing for few hours, rinse your mouth with water will help, consult your dentist for advice
Change tooth brush every 3 months, when
you get sick, or when bristles start to flare
Do not forget to clean tongue as it harbor
bacteria leads to oral disease
Tooth brush should be angled toward the
gum line at a 45degree angle using back and forth motion.
Flossing Helps to remove plaque in between the teeth
Teeth Use a pea size amount of fluoride toothpaste. Clean all surfaces! Inner surfaces- these are the surfaces where plaque accumulates the most Outer surfaces- when cleaning the inner and outer surface make sure that the bristles are angled toward the gum line. Chewing surfaces- brush gently using a back and forth motion.
Fluoride Fluoride protects teeth from tooth decay.
It can even heal early decay.
Fluoride is in the drinking water of many towns and cities.
Ask dentist if your water has fluoride in
it. If it does not then ask for other kind of fluoride such as fluoride varnish and drops.
By age 2 start using a pea size of
fluoride toothpaste on childs toothbrush
Sealants Sealants are another highly effective way to protect teeth from decay.
Sealants are a plastic coating that is
place on the chewing surfaces of permanent molars.
Easy and painless procedure.
Sealants cant last for years, but may need to be periodically reapplied.
Six years old is the best time to start
applying sealants.
Ask your dentist about sealants and if
your child can benefit from them.
Prevention http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/oralhealth/
Prevention continue.... Avoid putting your baby to bed with a bottle at night or nap time (fill it only with water) Avoid baby bottles or Sippy cups filled with sweet drinks to carry around between feedings By first birthday start teaching your child to drink from a cup Dont dip babies pacifier in anything sweet like sugar or honey
An Infant should see a dentist within 6-12 months after the eruption of first tooth. Introduce infant to toddler safety tooth brush at earliest age for life long dental health. Wipe babies teeth and gums with a soft cloth and clean teeth right before bed time. Provide water at night in childs baby bottle instead of milk to prevent collection of milk against front teeth.
Dental Emergencies If a permanent tooth is knocked out, bring child and tooth to the dentist immediately.
Place the tooth in a container of milk, salt
or the childs saliva. If none of these are available use water.
If you are unable to get to the dentist
immediately, gently rinse the tooth in warm water. DO NOT touch the root! Carefully insert the tooth back In place and see your dentist within 30 minutes if possible.
Sometimes a knocked out tooth can be
successfully replaced in position.
A child who plays all sports should always
wear a mouth guard to prevent injury. Your dentist can customize one for your child.
