For some, going to the dentist can cause anxiety. Many people fear the chair.
Although giving your teeth a good polish and putting in your fillings are the most common tasks, one dentist revealed something else: you can see more things during a dental checkup.
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TikTok dentist Sukhmani Sing According to dentists, they can detect if you are pregnant.
She said, “This isn’t due to nausea or enamel erosion. It is also due to pregnancy gingivitis. This is found in between 30 and 50 percent of pregnancies.
“Gums become more inflamed, tender and prone to bleeding.”
If you suffer from persistent morning sickness or acid reflux, enamel erosion may occur.
Some people mistake morning sickness for a sign that they are pregnant. Others dismiss the symptoms as being period symptoms, hunger, sleep disorders, or other issues.
Her post was liked by over 78,000 people, with many others commenting on their experiences with oral health during pregnancy.
A user claimed that her gums were a mess. “bled so much during pregnancy, during my cleaning they had to be extra careful”.
Other women claimed they visited the dentist without realizing they were pregnant. The dentist then asked them how many weeks.
According to the NHS, each woman’s pregnancy is unique and not all symptoms of pregnancy affect every woman.
According to Guidance, the most prevalent symptoms in guidance are:
- Feeling sick
- You feel tired
- Sore breasts
- Peeing more
- You may have strange tastes and cravings
This article states, among other things that women can get sore or swollen gums in pregnancy.
According to the NHS, “Hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy may make your gums more susceptible to plaque. This can lead to inflammation and bleeding.”
This is also called pregnancy gingivitis or gum disease.”
You should also take care your oral health while pregnant, but there are certain procedures that should be avoided.
According to NHS guidelines, telling your dentist about pregnancy is the best way to go. This will allow you to discuss best practices for you.
NHS guidance states “If you need a dental X-ray, your dentist will usually wait until you’ve had your baby, even though most dental X-rays do not affect the tummy (abdomen) or pelvic area.”