Pre pregnancy examination is very important for women preparing to conceive, so that they can timely discover whether they are suitable for pregnancy, avoid potential problems and risks during childbirth, and reduce the occurrence of pregnancy complications to prevent the transmission of genetic diseases to the next generation. Generally, there are several pre pregnancy examination items, and some women ask why teeth examination is necessary before pregnancy?
Checking teeth before pregnancy is necessary because oral diseases are more likely to occur after pregnancy. The main reason for the occurrence of oral diseases is related to changes in the oral environment, mainly affected by increased levels of progesterone and estrogen. In addition, morning sickness in early pregnancy can cause changes in the pH value of saliva in the mouth, as well as changes in diet during pregnancy. These reasons cause changes in the oral environment, which in turn stimulate bacteria to damage teeth and lead to the occurrence of oral diseases.
If oral diseases occur during pregnancy and are not treated in a timely manner, not only may the infected bacteria enter the bloodstream and infect the fetus through the maternal chassis, posing a threat to fetal health, but also the impact of toothache can reduce the appetite of pregnant women, resulting in insufficient nutritional intake and inability to provide nutrition for fetal growth and development.
However, in general, it is not recommended for pregnant women to treat dental diseases in both early and late pregnancy. This is because treating dental diseases can be extremely stimulating and can increase the risk of miscarriage or premature birth, and the drugs used to treat dental diseases may also cause fetal malformations. Therefore, to prevent these situations from happening, it is recommended that women preparing for pregnancy go to a dental hospital for a detailed examination to rule out oral problems.
