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Oral Health and hygiene during Pregnancy for Healthy Mother & Baby

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A mother’s negligence towards oral health before or during pregnancy can lead to Low Birth weight, Miscarriage, premature delivery and Infant mortality! So, better take your teeth and other aspects of oral hygiene very seriously. Oral Healthcare during planning of pregnancy Your responsibility towards your health doubles when you plan to bring a life to this Earth! But sadly, when it comes to oral hygiene, the pregnant women in India still remain negligent. This is mostly due to lack of awareness and availability of timely information. It is important to educate ourselves about the importance of oral health during pregnancy and its effects on the mother and child health later on. Dentists suggest a beforehand check-up of your oral health when you plan to get pregnant. Your dentist will check all the dental and oral tissue to confirm you don’t suffer from any periodontal ( Pyorrhoea or gum) diseases. If there is any symptom, the treatment can be sta

Basic dental care to avoid Big Oral problems

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Do you know that a decayed teeth can lead to a heart attack or stroke?   Yes, those with gum diseases, have twice the risk of a fatal heart attack than those with a healthy gum. Your oral hygiene gives not only a priceless big smile but an overall healthy life! Oral health is still neglected in India which reflects through some data like only 2% of Indian population regularly visits dentist and only 50% Indians use a toothbrush. And, as a result, 95% of the Indian population suffers from ‘Periodontal Diseases’ ( a chronic inflammatory ailment that destructs the tissues and structures around the teeth, in general Gum diseases ) . The bacteria in dental plaques causes the disease affecting the gums, alveolar bone and periodontal ligament. The quality of life gets threatened if these are not treated on time and gradual loss of teeth can lead to edentulism (toothless condition). Some common problems related to tooth are -    Plaque   Tartar Enamel Erosion Decayed tee