What Causes Bleeding Gums To Occur During Pregnancy?

May 5th, 2008

Studies showed that almost 50% of pregnant women experience dental gum problems such as bleeding gums. Swollen gums are the common complaints of women during pregnancy especially when they brush and floss their teeth. Eating hard foods are also difficult.

Gum disease such as bleeding gums in pregnant women are caused by the increased level of progesterone that makes the gums more sensitive with bacterial plaque. The increased blood flow causes the inflammation and swelling of the gums.

Untreated gum disease during pregnancy can lead to serious dental health risk such as gingivitis and allowed to progress will lead to periodontitis and can lead to premature labor.
Superior oral hygiene and using all- natural oral health care products are the preventive measures against gum disease, bleeding gums during pregnancy. All- natural oral health care products are safe to be use by pregnant women and effective in preventing bacteria build up.

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