#Pregnancy: Oral health is especially important now

How does oral health change during pregnancy?

During each pregnancy numerous changes take place in the body of the expectant mother. Changes in the immune system can make the body more susceptible to infections. Scientists have now been able to prove that pregnant women have an increased risk of developing periodontitis.

It is believed that the increased susceptibility may be due to a lower pH and consequent lower salivary buffering capacity during pregnancy, which together with changes in diet and oral hygiene habits contribute to bacterial growth and increase the risk of tooth decay.

Risks for mother and child

Numerous studies have now examined the occurrence of gum disease during pregnancy and also point to an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preeclampsia (EPH gestosis), prematurity and low birth weight, which can be attributed to periodontal disease.

Reduce gingivitis: Periodontal treatment and good oral hygiene are so important now

While the scientific link between the condition and adverse pregnancy outcomes is not fully understood, treating and eliminating the inflammation by removing plaque and tartar and thereby preventing or limiting tissue destruction to preserve dentition and appearance is important and to minimize the discomfort, recommended.

Treatment must be followed by good oral hygiene to keep inflammation under control. Resolving this inflammation/infection can be an important outcome in preventing preterm birth. It is therefore an important part of periodontal treatment to instruct and motivate the patient to clean her teeth properly.

Refrain from taking medication

Dentists and dental hygienists rightly point out that commonly used medications such as anesthetics, antibiotics and painkillers could harm the fetus. There is also concern that bacteremia caused by certain dental procedures can lead to uterine infections.

Experts have occasionally recommended avoiding dental procedures early in pregnancy, during organogenesis and also late in pregnancy.

This is how Gengigel heals

The products belonging to the Gengigel family achieve their expected performance thanks to the action of their main ingredient, high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HMWHA), which makes Gengigel highly bioadhesive, an effect that can be enhanced by using a calibrated blend of some additional glycopolymers. In this way, Gengigel adheres to the oral mucosa long enough to promote the activation of the physiological tissue repair process, improve the healing response and shorten the healing time. In addition, by maintaining the balance of extracellular fluids, again due to the presence of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid, it promotes the resorption of edema in inflammatory conditions, rapidly reducing the associated pain. Last but not least, it protects the oral mucosa from harmful substances by preserving the microenvironment of the mucosal surface and regulates the growth of bacterial flora.

Gengigel is a safe drug (medical device class IIa and IIb)

The complete range of Gengigel products can be used by diabetics, children, pregnant women and nursing mothers without any restrictions. There are no contraindications or undesirable effects.

Source: Gengigel – Oral health & pregnancy

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