If you plan to become or are pregnant, ensure you take care of your teeth by following the oral hygiene guidelines described earlier. You may find it more relaxing to have any dental treatment well in advance because you may experience morning sickness and tiredness in early pregnancy.

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• Tell your dentist you are pregnant and ask him or her to check your gums because gum disease often develops in pregnancy. Get advice on how to care for them. There is increasing evidence of an association between maternal gum disease and low-birth weight babies.
• Your hormonal balance will be altered and your gums may become irritated by plaque and become sore and bleed. Use a soft toothbrush to clean teeth and gums.

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