One advantage to seeing your dentist before your baby arrives is that you can take care of any needed dental work ahead of the birth. Your life is about to get much busier, and it will be easier for you if you don’t have to worry about any procedures then. The best time during your pregnancy for dental work is in during the second trimester. That is when it is the safest for you and your baby. If you are thinking about getting pregnant, you might want to call us for an appointment beforehand. If you need emergency dental work, you should definitely let our office know if you are pregnant. We may need to talk with your physician before moving ahead with your treatment.

You may experience what are sometimes called ‘pregnancy tumors.” Despite the name, these are not malignant. Rather, they are overgrowths on your gums. While their appearance can be alarming, they usually go away after the birth of your baby

It’s important to make sure that you keep your teeth and gums clean during your pregnancy. Hormonal changes can lead to an increased chance of gingivitis. The increased hormonal activity can exacerbate your way gums react to plaque. Morning sickness may accompany your pregnancy. That can cause you to have more acids in your mouth, which can contribute to tooth decay.

If you are expecting, or are considering having a baby, you should make sure that you talk with us about addressing your dental needs. Our dentist, Dr. Bob Johnson at Horizon Dental Care in Grand Junction, Colorado, will be happy to see you for an examination or consultation. You can make an appointment by calling 970-245-3633.

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Here is one simple thing you can do to help prevent gum disease: floss every day.

Gingivitis leads to gum disease. People with gingivitis have red and inflamed gums that bleed easily when they brush and floss. They also suffer from chronic bad breath.

By flossing in between the teeth and the gumline, you clean plaque and food particles, which prevents hard tartar from forming. Hard tartar is what eventually leads to gingivitis.

Be aware that there is more to flossing besides just moving the string between the teeth. Tie the string around your middle fingers, and then grip it with your thumb and forefinger. This will allow you to move the string in a U-shape around the tooth in order to floss properly and clean the area between the tooth as well as the gumline. Finish by flossing behind your back teeth.

For information about gum disease or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Bob Johnson, call Horizon Dental Care at 970-245-3633 in Grand Junction, Colorado today.

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