Posts Tagged ‘gum infections’

Woman Encouraged To Maintain Good Dental Health During Pregnancy

Woman Encouraged To Maintain Good Dental Health During Pregnancy

Both the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) are urging pregnant women to pay attention to their dental health throughout their pregnancies. The two bodies gave numerous reasons for maintaining good dental health (especially periodontal health), which included potential low, unhealthy birth weights and premature births if due care […]


Visiting The Hygienist Can Reduce Premature Birth Risk By A Third

Visiting The Hygienist Can Reduce Premature Birth Risk By A Third

New research has suggested that visiting a dental hygienist can reduce the risk of premature birth by up to a third. Previous studies have revealed a link between poor oral health and premature birth risk; however, the link between the two has been unclear. Doctors have established that severe gum infections increased the production of […]