West Bend Dentist         Paradise Dental Professionals         Family Dentistry

Stephen M Domres DDS
David C Hammer DDS

1625 West Paradise Drive = West Bend WI = 53095 = (262) 338-2992
 

Pregnant women and gum disease
 

Many mothers have experienced gum disease, dental pain and/or tooth extraction during or shortly after their pregnancy.  This is often seen as being a "normal" side effect of being pregnant.  However Dr. Domres and Dr. Hammer feel that dental disease, which is an infection of the teeth and/or gums, is not "normal" for any patient.

There are three basic events that happen during pregnancy which make the patient more susceptible to dental disease. First, hormonal changes may make the gums more susceptible to gum disease.

Second, pregnant women tend to eat smaller, more frequent meals, exposing their teeth and gums to sugars and acids more often. Third, cravings for "junk foods" and inadequate oral hygiene pose an increased threat to the teeth and gums.

Pregnant women in the West Bend area are advised to schedule a dental evaluation and receive preventive dental care at Paradise Dental Professionals.  Personalized oral hygiene instruction by Dr. Domres and Dr. Hammer will be given to fight disease and promote overall good health for the mother and her baby.


Please call us at (262) 338-2992 to schedule a complete examination.

 

 

 


Dental Disease During Pregnancy
In West Bend Wisconsin and the surrounding
Kewaskum - Slinger - Jackson - Hartford WI areas.