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Pregnancy: Dental Health



Key facts to help improve your dental health during your pregnancy:

• Nutrition is very important during pregnancy because your baby gets nutrients from your system.
• Some women have dental problems during pregnancy. Hormonal changes can make your gums sore, swollen, and bleeding. Brushing and flossing your teeth daily can prevent this.
• Your oral health can affect your baby's health.
• Dental problems can be caused by smoking. More importantly, smoking during pregnancy can harm your baby.

 NOW IS THE TIME TO STOP SMOKING!

 Call the Tobacco Quit Line:

 Tobacco Quit Lines
Oregon, Washington Idaho:	(877) 270-STOP (877) 270-7867
Spanish Line:	(877) 2NO-FUME (877) 266-3865
Hearing Impaired:	(877) 777-6534

• It is important to see your dentist during your pregnancy to prevent dental problems.
• If you need to have emergency dental care during your pregnancy, you may need to have some x-rays taken of your teeth. Always be sure to remind your dental care staff of your pregnancy.

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