Cerritos Dentist       Drs Jen Kin, Miyasaki, and Chin       Cosmetic Dentistry

Philip R Jen Kin DDS FACD
Robert M Miyasaki DDS
Andrew W Chin DDS

18822 Palo Verde Avenue = Cerritos CA = 90703 = (562) 920-1731
 

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 We feel that dental disease, which is an infection of the teeth and/or gums, is not "normal" for any patient.

There are three basic events that happen during pregnancy which make the patient more susceptible to dental disease. First, 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 Cerritos area are advised to schedule a dental evaluation and receive preventive dental care.  Personalized oral hygiene instruction will be given to fight disease and promote overall good health for the mother and her baby.


Please call us at (562) 920-1731 to schedule a complete examination.

 

 

 


Dental Disease During Pregnancy
In Cerritos California and the surrounding
Los Alamitos - Long Beach - Cypress - Huntington Beach CA areas.