by Cawthra Dental | Apr 24, 2023 | mississauga dentist
Congratulations, you’re expecting! You’re already well aware that you’ll likely experience symptoms such as nausea, food aversion and general discomfort during your pregnancy. But did you know that you might also be susceptible to a particular type of gum inflammation...
by Cawthra Dental | Mar 2, 2021 | mississauga dentist
It is crucial to maintain good oral hygiene throughout your pregnancy. Good oral health translates to good overall health. There have been proven scientific connections between poor oral health (such as gum disease) and low birth weight or premature babies. During...
by Cawthra Dental | Nov 27, 2018 | dentist
What Is Pregnancy Gingivitis?Pregnancy gingivitis is a subsection of gingivitis that is caused by hormonal changes during pregnancy. Because of the changes in hormones (I.e. increase in estrogen and progesterone), there may be an increased response to the accumulation...