Mountain View, CA         Camino Dental Group         Orthodontist

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Dr. Thomas Chou

1328 West El Camino Real Suite 1 = Mountain View CA = 94040 = (650) 962-8773
466 D East Calaveras Boulevard = Milpitas CA = 95035 = (408) 934-9889
500 East Remington Drive Suite 19 = Sunnyvale CA = 94087 = (408) 749-9888
 

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. Chou 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 Mountain View area are advised to schedule a dental evaluation and receive preventive dental care at Camino Dental Group.  Personalized oral hygiene instruction by Dr. Chou will be given to fight disease and promote overall good health for the mother and her baby.


Please call us at (650) 962-8773 to schedule a complete examination.

 

 

 


Dental Disease During Pregnancy
In Mountain View California and the surrounding
Palo Alto - Los Altos - Sunnyvale - San Jose CA areas.