Having babies does not cause you to lose teeth. If you lose a tooth during your pregnancy it will be from some other cause.
There’s an old wives tale about losing calcium from your teeth to feed your baby. Plain and simple, this is a myth. Calcium for your baby comes from your diet and nutrition, not your teeth! If your body is lacking calcium then you need to make up for it in your diet whether it be increasing your intake of foods high in calcium or taking a supplement that does not mean that dental care isn’t important while pregnant, it just means don’t listen to old wives tales and take your guidance from your physician.
There is one area of dental health that you should pay attention to at all times, but especially when you are pregnant. If you notice that your gums become swollen and you are pregnant, you should schedule an appointment to see your dentist and rule out periodontitis, a serious gum disease.
Some research has shown that low birth weight and premature birth are linked to serious gum disease. Practice good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing properly taking special care to clean around the gum line.
To control gingivitis, you might want to increase your cleanings to include after all food intake during the second and third trimester.
Continue regular dental visits and treatments making certain that your dentist is aware of your pregnancy. One thing to avoid if you are or suspect that you are pregnant are x-rays.
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