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During pregnancy, your gums are more likely to become inflamed or infected. Most pregnant women have some bleeding of their gums, especially while brushing or flossing their teeth. Inflamed gums are ...
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/159_15293.asp
Upside: Detailed explanation on how your teeth and gums might changes during pregnancy
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Hi Guys – There have been quite a few questions popping up every now and then about teeth during pregnancy. . My teeth and I have formed a relationship during my pregnancies and its simple. . I have ...
www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8389/Pregnancy-and-YOUR-teeth/
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Pregnancy is a special time to take extra care of your teeth and gums. During pregnancy your hormonal balance is altered and your gums become more susceptible to disease. There is no truth in the old ...
www.dentalcare.com.au/html/pregnancy.htm
Upside: Excellent information on oral care to help your teeth during pregnancy; includes mention of gagging
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It’s vitally important for you to take good care of your oral health while you are pregnant. This is because pregnancy causes hormonal changes that increase your risk of developing gum disease, and ...
www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/3200/3235.asp?index=11194
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If you plan to become or are pregnant, ensure you take care of your teeth by following the oral hygiene guidelines described earlier. You may find it more relaxing to have any dental treatment well ...
health.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=287793
Upside: Helpful information on how your teeth may need extra care during pregnancy; mention of gagging
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Baby Arrives The birth of your child is a wonderful and exciting time for your family, yet for the nine months of pregnancy leading up to birth, as well as the year after the arrival of your baby, ...
www.jmdental.com.au/brisbane-dentist-looking-after-mum-pregnancy.php
Upside: Article on taking care of your teeth during pregnancy and after childbirth and mention of gagging during pregnancy
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Common Dental Concerns During Pregnancy I have never been pregnant. Now that I have presumably lost some credibility with my target audience, let me try to redeem myself. I am a dentist familiar with ...
www.pregnancytoday.com/articles/health-and-physical-changes/teeth-trouble-2166/
Upside: Article on how your teeth may change during pregnancy and how to handle
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I know that I ask a lot of questions, but I just want as much help as I can get with the first pregnancy! But, when I brush my teeth most of the time I will gag. This morning, I gagged, and actually ...
ph.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080313122413AA8TEVE
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Pregnant women who have periodontal disease may be seven times more likely to have a baby that is born too early and too small.
www.perio.org/consumer/mbc.baby.htm
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When you're pregnant, tending to your teeth may be pretty far down on your list of concerns, but it should be closer to the top. Good dental care during pregnancy is crucial, not only for your own ...
health.discovery.com/centers/pregnancy/americanbaby/toothcare.html
Upside: Good overview on taking care of your teeth during pregnancy
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