There is an old wives’ tale that says a tooth is lost with every pregnancy. While this is not true, the myth stems from the fact that the teeth need extra care during this time.
Many laymen may not understand the correlation between proper dental care and pregnancy. However, improper dental care can result in preterm birth, a potentially lethal complication. This is due to periodontitis, a condition that can develop in every other expecting mother. Periodontitis comes from untreated pregnancy gingivitis. It can cause preterm labor due to the prostaglandin present in oral bacteria, the amount of which is directly proportional to the severity of the periodontitis. Mothers with periodontitis are in fact seven times more prone to premature labor.
If you want your child to have strong, clean and straight teeth – without cavities or other dental diseases – you can help to accomplish that. Nowadays, tooth decay is completely preventable. And the sooner you start thinking about prevention, the better off your child will be. Long before his first trips to the dentist begin, and before permanent (and even primary) teeth come in, you can establish healthy habits that will tip the scales in the battle against tooth decay. This requires only some general knowledge of what causes dental disease in the first place, and the adoption of good daily practices to combat it.
Whitening of the teeth is the process of removing discoloration and returning teeth to their previous whitened state. Teeth come in various natural shades and not all are pearly white but over time teeth can become yellowish. There are a number of factors that can cause discoloration of the teeth. The use of tobacco, caffeine and certain medications can discolor teeth. Aging also causes teeth to develop a yellow appearance. Food deposits known as tartar build up and discolor the teeth. Discolored teeth can affect a person’s appearance and self-esteem. Many people have turned to teeth whitening to improve their appearance.