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Family Dental Group
Kenneth Epstein DDS FAGD & Associates
(203) DEN-TIST or (203) 336-8478
320 Kings Highway East = Fairfield CT = 06825 = (203) 337-6262
59 Turnpike Square = 1400 Boston Post Road = Milford CT = 06460 = (203) 876-6161
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Pregnant women 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 Dr. Epstein feels 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 Fairfield area are advised to schedule a dental evaluation and receive preventive dental care at Family Dental Group.  Personalized oral hygiene instruction by Dr. Epstein will be given to fight disease and promote overall good health for the mother and her baby.

Please call us at (203) DEN-TIST to schedule a complete examination.

 

 

 


Dental Disease During Pregnancy
In Fairfield Connecticut and the surrounding
Milford - Westport - Bridgeport - New Haven CT areas.

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