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Healthy Teeth guidelines during pregnancy |
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Healthy Teeth Begin Forming before the Baby is Born
Remember these helpful guidelines during pregnancy.
Visit your dentist: Germs in your mouth cause gum disease and cavities that can harm your baby. Get your teeth cleaned, checked, and any dental work completed. Your dentist may recommend an antibacterial or fluoride mouth rinse.
Hormones: During pregnancy, a mother's hormone levels increase. This can lead to gum disease, infection or cavities. Take extra care of teeth and gums for a healthy baby. Brush and floss at least once a day.
Take your vitamins: Take prenatal vitamins recommended by your doctor. Include calcium in your diet for your baby's growing teeth and bones. Calcium can be in the tablet form or in many foods such as milk, cheese, and leafy green vegetables.
Xylitol: This natural, low-calorie, sugar substitute can prevent passing cavity-causing germs from mother to baby. It may be found in chewing gum and toothpaste.
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Kings Ticket contest winner: Cameron! |
Congratulations to Cameron! She was our winner for the baby photo matching contest. Cameron and 3 of her family members enjoyed
hot dogs and drinks at the basketball game and cheered on the Sacramento Kings to a victory over the New Orleans Hornets
on January 29th.
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Keeping your child's mouth healthy |
First Dental Visit by Age 1 - A child should visit the dentist by their first birthday. By starting at this early age, Dr. Lora will be able to identify any developing problems and discuss how to care for your baby's teeth. Children should continue to visit the dentist at least twice a year.
Clean Teeth Twice a Day - Using a toothbrush or fingerbrush with a small amount of toothpaste twice daily will help to prevent tooth decay and keep the gums healthy. Assist school aged children with their brushing and flossing.
No Bottles to Bed - Any liquid besides water has the potential to cause tooth decay. Children should go to bed with clean teeth and not be given a bottle to drink while falling asleep. |
