dental care during pregnancy

There is an undeniable correlation between hormones and gum health. During certain times in a woman’s life, she may be more susceptible to gingivitis and gum disease. For example, due to hormone fluctuations, women are much more likely to experience flareups during puberty, pregnancy, menstruation, and menopause. Today, your Denver dentist at Metropolitan Dental Care offers a few tips and tricks for maintaining healthy teeth and gums during pregnancy. Inform Your Dentist First of all, it is important to tell your dentist if you are pregnant. While routine dental care is certainly beneficial during this time, elective procedures should generally be [...]