Pregnancy does strange stuff to your teeth and mouth, get a pre-pregnancy checkup from your dentist soon!
The rise in hormone levels during pregnancy causes the gums to swell, bleed, and trap food causing increased irritation to your gums. Preventive dental work while pregnant is essential to avoid oral infections such as gum disease, which has been linked to preterm birth.
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