Clarksville Dentist         St Bethlehem Dental Care         Sedation Dentistry

Anthony Carroccia DDS MAGD
2088 Lowes Drive Suite CD = Clarksville TN = 37040 = (931) 648-3233
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Pregnant women and gum disease
 

Many mothers have experienced gum disease, dental pain and/or tooth extraction during or shortly after their pregnancy.  This is often seen as being a "normal" side effect of being pregnant.  However Dr. Carroccia feels that dental disease, which is an infection of the teeth and/or gums, is not "normal" for any patient. He strongly advises a cleaning during this time to help prevent Low Birth Weight Babies. A medical fact has been established linking gum disease to babies that have lower birth weight.

There are three basic events that happen during pregnancy which make the patient more susceptible to dental disease. First and foremost, hormonal changes may make the gums more susceptible to gum disease.

Second, pregnant women tend to eat smaller, more frequent meals, exposing their teeth and gums to sugars and acids more often. Third, cravings for "junk foods" and inadequate oral hygiene pose an increased threat to the teeth and gums.

Pregnant women in the area are advised to schedule a dental evaluation and receive preventive dental care at St Bethlehem Dental Care.  Personalized oral hygiene instruction by Dr. Carroccia will be given to fight disease and promote overall good health for the mother and her baby. Elective procedures should be postponed until the after the birth of the baby.

Please call us at (931) 648-3233 to schedule a complete examination.

 

 

 


Dental Disease During Pregnancy
In Clarksville Tennessee and the surrounding
Fort Campbell KY - Hopkinsville KY - Ashland City TN - Oak Grove KY areas.
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