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    Jan 10, 2009, 09:43 AM
    Healthy teeth and pre-term labor.
    I currently do not have dental insurance. I was entitled to a free check-up because I am pregnant.

    No cavities but I have gum disease that the dentist said could have been brought on by the pregnancy. He said I cannot take medication for it, but could get a deep cleaning.

    What are the odds of having pre-term labor because of the gum disease?
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    Jan 10, 2009, 09:45 AM
    I've never heard of this one. I'll ask Flossie, our dentistry expert to chime in here.
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    Jan 10, 2009, 09:50 AM

    Thanks j_9.

    By biggest concern is that I don't know if I can afford the deep cleaning.

    So if I don't get it done, will that be a problem.

    They say bleeding is normal while brushing your teeth. And I only do bleed when I brush my teeth. Not when eating, etc.

    Sometimes I bleed sometimes I don't :)
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    Jan 10, 2009, 09:51 AM
    Gum bleeding, I do know, is common during pregnancy. It's due to the rise in certain hormones.
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    Jan 10, 2009, 09:54 AM

    Exactly. I read all the books. I think my bleeding is both the harmones and the gum disease.

    I will wait for flossie to come around...

    Should I have put this under denistry?

    Thanks.
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    Jan 10, 2009, 09:56 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by southerngalps View Post
    i will wait for flossie to come around...

    should i have put this under denistry??

    thanks.
    Nah, I PMd her with the link and asked her to take a look. ;)
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    Jan 10, 2009, 06:27 PM

    Don't know the percentages, but good dental health is important in pregnancy, especially since the changes in pregnancy can sometimes cause problems to arise. Infection in any location, even gum disease, can increase the possibility of preterm labor.

    Maybe explain the situation to your dentist... they may accept payments or can at least suggest things you can do at home to prevent further problems and possibly improve the situation.
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    Jan 10, 2009, 07:26 PM
    This is a direct quote for the American Academy of Periodontology...


    Studies have shown a relationship between periodontal disease and preterm, low birthweight babies. In fact, pregnant women with periodontal disease may be seven times more likely to have a baby that's born too early and too small. The likely culprit is a labor-inducing chemical found in oral bacteria called prostaglandin. Very high levels of prostaglandin are found in women with severe cases of periodontal disease.


    You can read more at the following link.
    American Academy of Periodontology Recommendations for a Healthy Pregnancy and On-Time Delivery

    In the meantime brush thoroughly with a soft bristled toothbrush twice a day and floss every day follow with a 30 second rinse with Crest ProHealth mouth rinse. If you are getting bleeding when brushing you can rinse with warm salt water.

    I hope this helps.
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    Jan 10, 2009, 11:03 PM

    Thanks, flossie.

    I have listerine right now. I should definitely get the ProHealth mouth rinse?
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    Jan 10, 2009, 11:04 PM
    Thanks, doula :)
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    Jan 11, 2009, 06:42 AM

    Listerine is high in alcohol content, ProHealth has none and is just as effective.

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