Birmingham AL         Freeman and Freeman DMD PC        Birmingham Implant Dentist
John C Freeman DMD
Robert H Freeman DMD		      
2046 Greenvale Lane = Birmingham = AL 35216 = (866) 375-2892
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Pregnancy 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 Drs. Freeman 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 Birmingham area are advised to schedule a dental evaluation and receive preventive dental care at Freeman and Freeman DMD PC.  Personalized oral hygiene instruction by Drs. Freeman will be given to fight disease and promote overall good health for the mother and her baby.

Please call us at (866) 375-2892 to schedule a complete examination.
 

Dental Disease During Pregnancy
In Birmingham Alabama and the surrounding
Hoover - Vestavia Hills - Pelham - Alabaster AL areas.

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