{"id":5572,"date":"2025-09-05T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/?p=5572"},"modified":"2026-10-22T16:30:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T14:30:51","slug":"oral-health-during-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/tips\/oral-health-during-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83e\udd30 Smiling for two: oral health during pregnancy at Cl\u00ednica Dental Acosta Cubero (V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga) \ud83d\udc96"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pregnancy<\/strong> is a wonderful stage of life, full of significant changes in a woman’s body. While the focus is often on diet, exercise and visits to the gynaecologist, oral health during pregnancy<\/strong> is crucial and sometimes overlooked. Hormonal changes and changes in habits can have a direct impact on the mum-to-be’s mouth, which in turn can affect the baby’s health. At Cl\u00ednica Dental Acosta Cubero<\/strong>, located in Torre del Mar<\/strong>, V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga<\/strong>, we understand how important this time is and offer you the specialised care you need to keep a healthy, radiant smile for you and for the little one growing inside you. Read on to find out how to look after your mouth during pregnancy<\/strong>! \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why does pregnancy affect oral health? \ud83e\udd14<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During pregnancy<\/strong>, a woman’s body goes through a series of hormonal changes (higher levels of oestrogen and progesterone) that can directly affect the mouth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Pregnancy gingivitis:<\/strong> this is the most common oral condition during pregnancy. Gums can become more sensitive, red and swollen, and bleed easily when you brush or floss. This is due to the gums overreacting to bacterial plaque because of hormonal changes. If left untreated, gingivitis<\/a> can progress to periodontitis<\/strong>. \ud83e\ude78<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Higher risk of tooth decay:<\/strong> changes in diet (cravings, eating more sweets), increased acidity in the mouth (especially with morning sickness or vomiting) and, at times, less thorough oral hygiene due to tiredness can all make you more prone to cavities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Dental erosion:<\/strong> frequent vomiting can expose teeth to stomach acid, which wears away tooth enamel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Tooth mobility (temporary):<\/strong> in rare cases, hormones can affect the ligaments that hold the teeth in place and cause slight mobility, which is usually temporary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Pregnancy granuloma (epulis gravidarum):<\/strong> a benign, non-cancerous growth on the gum that appears as a red lump, often around the front teeth. It usually disappears after giving birth, but if it causes discomfort, it can be removed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    How does the mother’s oral health affect the baby? \ud83d\udc76<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Research has shown that there is a link between the mother’s oral health<\/strong> and the baby’s health. Periodontitis<\/strong> (advanced gum disease) in the mother has been associated with a higher risk of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n