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Dentist says she can tell patients are PREGNANT just by looking inside their mouths - Daily Mail

Dentist says she can tell patients are PREGNANT just by looking inside their mouths - Daily Mail

Dentist says she can tell patients are PREGNANT just by looking inside their mouths - Daily Mail
Nov 24, 2022 50 secs

She explained that many expecting moms develop pregnancy gingivitis, an inflammation of the gums caused by hormonal changes.

Pregnancy gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums caused by hormonal changes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). .

Singh shared that 'gums become more inflamed, tender, and prone to bleeding.' Without treatment, the gums can become infected and teeth can loosen

Singh advises people who are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant to talk to their dentist about keeping their gingivitis or periodontitis 'well-controlled'

'My gums bled so much during pregnancy!!' one woman recalled

The CDC estimates that nearly 60 to 75 percent of pregnant women have gingivitis

Without treatment, the gums can become infected and teeth can loosen. 

Singh advises people who are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant to talk to their dentist about keeping their gingivitis or periodontitis 'well-controlled and well-managed.' 

Pregnancy gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums that causes redness, swelling, and tenderness

Without treatment, the gums can become infected and teeth can loosen. 

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