Hormonal changes during pregnancy affect the entire body, which is why pregnant women always experience gingivitis (gum inflammation) and tooth decay is common. Preventive treatments are necessary even before pregnancy to ensure a smooth pregnancy. The changing oral conditions due to hormonal fluctuations have a favorable effect on bacteria. Bacteria living under the gums can easily reach the placenta through the bloodstream during pregnancy, where they can cause inflammation in the tissue and can also enter the amniotic fluid.

Pregnancy complications and gum disease

Inflammation in the body can even cause pregnancy complications, which is why regular tartar removal is of paramount importance among dental treatments for expectant mothers, as it is an effective tool for removing bacteria, healing inflammatory processes, and thus preventing potentially serious problems.

Modern research is increasingly revealing a connection between gum disease and premature birth. According to research, women who have gum disease before they become pregnant are several times more likely to have premature birth. Unfortunately, gum disease can cause complications that can not only lead to premature birth, but also to low birth weight and stunted fetal development. It is now scientifically proven that periodontitis (gum disease) can be a serious risk factor for fetal loss or even infertility.

How is gum disease treated?

Thanks to modern medicine, gum disease can be treated painlessly, so women planning to have a baby and new mothers have no reason to worry, with appropriate dental screenings and treatments. The most effective way to prevent oral inflammation is the above-mentioned tartar removal every 2 months before and during pregnancy. This oral hygiene treatment is not only completely safe, but is also recommended in any trimester of pregnancy.

Starting from the 2nd trimester of pregnancy, the following dental procedures can be performed with complete safety:

closed curette (deep cleaning)

dental filling

root canal treatment (with medicinal filling)

tooth extraction if necessary

Dental screening packages for expectant mothers

At Dental Angels, we attach special importance to dental care for expectant mothers, within the framework of which we offer two pregnancy care packages:

In the Kismama Start package, in addition to tartar removal, we also provide a periodontal examination and treatment plan, dietary and oral care advice, and free oral care products.

In the Kismama Plusz package, we offer unlimited tartar removal throughout the entire pregnancy, supplemented with any necessary gum treatments and regular periodontal follow-up.

In order to protect the fetus, our dentists perform all necessary interventions, taking into account strict professional requirements, after consulting with the obstetrician-gynecologist caring for the expectant mother.