{"id":23,"date":"2017-06-27T14:12:27","date_gmt":"2017-06-27T14:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/?p=23"},"modified":"2017-06-28T14:12:59","modified_gmt":"2017-06-28T14:12:59","slug":"dentist-in-reno","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/27\/dentist-in-reno\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Months of Dental Care from Your Dentist in Reno"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-24 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock-625239392-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Your dentist in Reno doesn\u2019t use dental x-rays on pregnant women. \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock-625239392-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock-625239392-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock-625239392-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock-625239392.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The human body is truly amazing. It can take DNA from two people and develop a whole person all within one person. As you can imagine, the woman\u2019s body undergoes numerous changes\u2014from her hormones to simply the way she walks as her baby grows within her. But did you know even her oral health will change? In fact, women who are pregnant become high-risk dental patients that need to visit their dentist in Reno, either <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/meet-the-doctors.html\">Dr. Josh Branco or Dr. Ah Young Kim<\/a>, more than twice a year.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>The Relationship Between Pregnancy and Gum Disease<\/h2>\n<p>The hormonal changes affect the woman\u2019s body, even her mouth. These hormonal inconsistencies caused by pregnancy can change the way your gums react to dental plaque, causing them to become <a href=\"http:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en\/us\/oc\/oral-health\/life-stages\/oral-care-during-pregnancy\/article\/bleeding-gums-pregnancy-should-you-worry-0913?thumbparam=oral-care-during-pregnancy\/85204937\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sore, inflamed, and easily irritated<\/a>. Research has also shown that pregnancy can increase the amount of bacteria present in your mouth. It\u2019s critical to maintain a consistent dental care routine of brushing and flossing while pregnant. If you notice these symptoms in any stage of your pregnancy, you should seek gum disease therapy as soon as possible:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Red, swollen gums<\/li>\n<li>Tender gums<\/li>\n<li>Bleeding when brushing or flossing<\/li>\n<li>Buildup of pus between gums<\/li>\n<li>Loose fitting teeth<\/li>\n<li>Receding gums<\/li>\n<li>Pockets of infection along your gum line<\/li>\n<li>Chronic bad breath<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are studies that show a relationship between periodontal disease (advanced gum disease) and premature or under birthweight babies. It\u2019s important to maintain pink, strong gums to keep you and your baby healthy.<\/p>\n<h2>Morning Sickness and Oral Care<\/h2>\n<p>Every pregnancy is different. Some woman experience more difficult symptoms than others. If you suffer from morning sickness, brushing your teeth can seem like a nearly impossible task, since the mere smell of the toothpaste can make you woozy. That doesn\u2019t make it any less critical to your oral health. If you can, try to get a more mild-smelling toothpaste that may be easier to tolerate. At the very least, brush using water and baking soda. Avoiding brushing altogether will just deteriorate your smile at a faster rate.<\/p>\n<p>An even more serious threat to your teeth is the acid that covers your mouth\u2014teeth, gums, and tongue\u2014when you experience morning sickness. If left stay on your teeth, it can erode your enamel and quickly escalate to tooth decay. Whenever you have a morning sickness episode, rinse your mouth out with water. This will remove and neutralize majority of the acid, then brush your teeth to remove the rest of it.<\/p>\n<h2>Caring for Your Teeth While Carrying a Baby<\/h2>\n<p>One thing any dentist will tell you is that you should avoid getting any severe dental work done during your first and third trimesters. Dental work done during the second trimester of pregnancy has been shown to be safe for both mother and child. Because dental x-rays do expose patients to a small amount of radiation, we don\u2019t recommend getting any taken while pregnant.<\/p>\n<p>Sage Dental Care can still help you in other ways. If you have any questions that pertain to your oral health or even preparing for how to take care of your baby\u2019s mouth, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/contact-us.html\">contact us<\/a>. Your Reno dentist would be more than happy to assist you through this new and exciting time in your life!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The human body is truly amazing. It can take DNA from two people and develop a whole person all within one person. As you can imagine, the woman\u2019s body undergoes numerous changes\u2014from her hormones to simply the way she walks as her baby grows within her. 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