A breastfeeding mother needs
to take extra care
of her teeth
because her body is losing a lot of nutrition, Often When nursing mothers
lack the time to carry out proper oral care
habits. it’s really important to take care of their own
dental health. A Breastfeeding mother need to make time for routine oral
hygiene care like brushing their teeth at least two minutes, or brushing once a day instead of twice, they
are at risk of gum disease and cavities.
Here are Nepean Dental Implant's some
dental health tips for breastfeeding mother
Tip 1: Get Your Dental Checkup Soon.
Pregnancy hormones can affect oral health of
pregnant women. Breastfeeding moms also lose as up to 5 percent of their bone
mass as their growing babies demand more calcium. This, in turn, can lead to
Gums Problem, bleeding and bad breath. Regular Dental checkup may prevent any
dental disease. If
a breastfeeding mother needs to
have a dental procedure, it is
very important that she informs that dentist
that she is breastfeeding.
Tip 2: Take Nutrition Diet To Keep
Your Teeth Healthy
Nutrition diet necessary for a breastfeeding mother.
It has direct influence on milk production. Also increase calcium intake if mother
should not take proper Calcium there can be loss of bone density that can
affect teeth and their periodontium. Breastfeeding mothers should increase
their Calcium, Calorie count by eating good foods that are rich in nutrients
like, eggs, proteins, almonds and spinach. Try to minimize sugar intake stay
hydrated to prevent deleterious effect on teeth and gums.
Tip
3: Follow Proper Oral Hygiene Routine
Breastfeeding mother should practise her routine
oral hygiene care to keep her teeth and gums in healthy state. brushing your
teeth in the morning and at night. Rinse your teeth after meal. Use mouthwashes
it cannot do any harm to mother and feeding child. Use a fluoride toothpaste.Going
for dental treatment while breastfeeding is ok as ignoring a dental health
issue may aggravate the problem!
Tip:4
Is It Safe To Undergo Dental Treatment While Breastfeeding?
Getting dental treatment done during breastfeeding
is harmless. In case of any cavity, infected tooth, bleeding gums, it’s always
recommended to get the treatment done sooner, so that the condition does not
aggravate.However, it’s always better to tell your dentist that you are a
lactating mother. This shall help your doctor to prescribe you medications that
shall be safe for you and your child. It has also been presented that taking
local anesthesia and X-rays are totally safe for lactating mothers. Experience
I have worked in Public and
private practices in Canberra, Wagga Wagga, Newcastle region and finally
working full time at Pacific Smiles Dental, Penrith.
Over last 10 years, I have been blessed to have helped thousands of
patients specially with dental phobia and anxiety. Although at Pacific
Smiles Dental, I practice all aspects of general dentistry, I have a
keen interest in surgical part of dentistry particularly dental
implants. It all started with my family, particularly my mum who had
failing dentition. Although she had well-fitting dentures, she never
really enjoyed food and smiling. After 5 implants, I could see how her
quality of life changed.
Quality of dental implants and surgical precision is the key to have great long-term success.
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