International Dentistry Journal (ISSN: 3065-4505) | Volume 1, Issue 1 | Review Article | Open Access

Pregnancy and Dental Care: An Unsolved Mystery

Yogesh Kumar Shashi^*

Yogesh Kumar Shashi*, Dinanath Divakar, Dipanshu Kumar, Subham Kumar, Aditi Singh, Mona Kumari, Raman Suman, Madhav Kumar

Sarjug Dental College and Hospital, Darbhanga, India

^*Correspondence to: Yogesh Kumar Shashi 

Abstract

The mother's body changes as a result of the hormonal storm that is brought on by pregnancy, and the mouth cavity is no exception. Gingivitis during pregnancy is a recognized condition. Pregnancy can cause changes in the salivary glands, gingivitis, gingival hyperplasia, and pyogenic granuloma. Additionally, there is increased face pigmentation. Pregnant women are more susceptible to gingivitis and gingival hyperplasia due to elevated circulating oestrogen levels, which enhance capillary permeability. Pregnancy gingivitis is linked to pre-existing gingivitis and typically affects the marginal and interdental papilla. Maintaining good dental hygiene can either avoid or lessen the severity of inflammatory mouth changes caused by hormones.

Keywords:

Pregnancy; Dental; Body

Citation:

Yogesh Kumar Shashi, Dinanath Divakar, Dipanshu Kumar, Subham Kumar, Aditi Singh, Mona Kumari, et al. Pregnancy and Dental Care: An Unsolved Mystery. Int Dent Jour. 2024;1(1):1-8.