Attention Gum Disease for Children
Pregnancy gingivitis is common during pregnancy because hormonal changes during pregnancy may overstress the body’s normal response to dental plaque. This hormonal increase exaggerates the way the gum tissues react to the bacteria in plaque, resulting in an increased likelihood that a pregnant woman will develop pregnancy gingivitis if her daily plaque control is not sufficient. Pregnancy generally worsens any existing gum problems, sometimes dramatically. However, most cases of pregnancy gingivitis can be prevented with proper oral hygiene.