Dentures and Pregnancy
Are you holding off your denture treatment as you’re worried it may be affected by your pregnancy? Worried that dental work may interfere with your unborn child? These are understandable questions to ask when referring to dentures and pregnancy.
What some expectant mothers might not realise, is that aside from the usual worries one associate with pregnancy (morning sickness, heartburn and indigestion) there is a possibility that some women may experience problems with their teeth. Why is that? Your little one might be taking up the calcium you need for teeth and bone health. In addition to that, pregnant women are more susceptible to gum disease and tooth decay as the increased hormones can change how your body responds to bacteria such a plaque.
It’s advised to continue a course of prenatal vitamins while you’re expecting (under the supervision of your general practitioner) but if you do find yourself in need of emergency tooth extraction and replacement, what can you expect with dentures and pregnancy?
Dentures and pregnancy: Getting dentures while pregnant
If your dental technician can see that your gum health is relatively good, getting dentures fitted shouldn’t be a problem. Considering that your appetite will be bigger, fitting a device to help you eat better is undoubtedly of utmost importance. However, if you have your dentures fitted and experience any sort of gum pain or swollen gums, it’s important to see your dentist technician as gum disease can cause more problems for you down the track.
Infected teeth
If you suspect that your teeth may be infected, and are suffering from headaches or tooth pain, you should consult with your dentist prosthetist as you may need them extracted. Though it may be tempting to ‘grin and bear’ your way through the pain in an effort to avoid medical intervention, the pain and stress are not good for you or the baby. Removal of teeth may involve getting an immediate denture, which acts as a healing agent to help the extracted area heal quicker.
Gum disease is common in pregnancy
Gum disease during pregnancy is very common, but it can pose a risk to those who need dentures. Getting dentures while pregnant and suffering from gum disease will only make the problem worse, as the gums will likely get irritated by the foreign object. It’s worthwhile seeing a dental hygienist, who can remove the buildup of plaque.
It’s important that gum disease (gingivitis) doesn’t evolve into periodontal disease as this can cause a lot of problems for not only your own health, but the baby’s as well. If your dental prosthetist suspects that you might have gum disease, it’s advised that you wait until after your pregnancy to get dentures. For tips on how to prevent gum disease, be sure to reach out to your local dental prosthetist who can spot small problems before they turn into large ones.
*Contact your dentist prosthetist if you’ve noticed any changes in your teeth or gums as these may be early signs of gum disease.
If you're already wearing dentures:
Fun fact – did you know that pregnancy can cause your teeth to shift? Between that and your gums swelling in size, your dentures may become ill-fitting. You can book an appointment with your dentist to get your dentures resized to accommodate this.
Thinking about getting dentures while pregnant?
If you are thinking about getting dentures while pregnant, see your local dental technician for a full oral health evaluation.
It’s advised that you wait until after you’ve given birth to start any dental treatment but if your teeth and gums are healthy, a partial denture may provide some benefit.
If you’d like to discuss dentures and pregnancy or need to speak to a dental prosthetist for urgent denture work during pregnancy, please get in touch for more information about dentures Brisbane.
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