A Guide to Your Child’s Oral Health Milestones
Getting Started
Being pregnant affects your oral health. As your body changes during pregnancy, you are more likely to get sore, puffy or red gums. Paying attention to your oral health is especially important at this time. The good news is that by taking care of your mouth during pregnancy, you are not only helping yourself, you are also helping your baby.
The Early Stages
Start motherhood with a healthy mouth While we all have germs in our mouths, dental disease is caused by bad bacteria (germs) that can be easily transmitted from mom to infant through saliva by sharing food or utensils. Receiving dental
care during pregnancy is safe and recommended. By getting your own active decay treated prior to the birth of your baby, less bacteria will be transmitted to your baby and your child will be at less risk for developing cavities. Parents who keep their own mouths healthy will help prevent problems for their child.
