Dangers of Mouth infection in Pregnancy

"Yes, doctor, I am relieved of the pain now, but what if it recurs?" As I tried to answer the question, I felt helpless, because I couldn't give her a permanent solution right away. The patient was in the ninth month of pregnancy, complaining of tooth ache from deep decay which has reached the pulp (Nerve).

Tooth ache is supposed to be one of the most excruciating pain. Is it justifiable to subject a woman who is about to experience the labour pain to dental pain also? Gynecologists and Obstetricians need to consider this aspect with required seriousness and refer each one of the expecting mothers for routine dental care. Many a common man is not aware of the importance of the regular Dental Check-up and it is our ethical duty to educate them.

Now there is growing body of evidence that serious problems can be faced by mother and baby if mouth of pregnant mother is infected. Mouth infection in pregnant females can lead to:

-Premature Birth and low birth weight of babies More HERE
-Possibility of abortion in First Trimester More HERE
-Possibility for mother to develop gestational diabetes More HERE

There is a nice article on care of teeth during pregnancy Read HERE

Care of mouth should be top priority if you wish to be in healthy state. And now there is sufficient quality research to support it. There are two excellent sources to educate yourself further and educate public as well, see below:

1. Mouth Body Connection

2. Watch your Mouth