If you’re pregnant or have a newborn, learn some easy ways you can keep both of your mouth’s healthy. Also, find out when baby teeth begin to develop and when you can expect to see your child’s first tooth.
Periodontal disease and tooth decay (what dentists call "dental caries") are the two most common diseases of the mouth. They are both bacterial infections. Having either one, or both, can affect your pregnancy or the health of your baby.
Pregnant women with periodontal (gum) disease may be at a higher risk of problems such as early delivery or low birth weight babies. And the children of women with current tooth decay, or a lot of decay in the past, are more likely to get cavities before the age of 5.
For more information, please visit MouthHealthy.org.
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