{"id":8138,"date":"2013-12-15T16:12:33","date_gmt":"2013-12-15T16:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/velezylozano.com\/odontologia-materno-infantil-y-perinatal-que-hay-que-hacer\/"},"modified":"2013-12-15T16:12:33","modified_gmt":"2013-12-15T16:12:33","slug":"maternal-infant-and-perinatal-dentistry-what-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/velezylozano.com\/en\/maternal-infant-and-perinatal-dentistry-what-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Maternal, Infant and Perinatal Dentistry: what to do?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There has always been the incorrect belief that a pregnant woman should not receive dental treatment<\/b> and all interventions should be postponed until after she has given birth. However, perinatal oral health<\/b> of the pregnant mother<\/b> (the period around birth, starting between 20 and 28 weeks and ending 4 weeks after birth) plays a crucial role in the general and oral health and well-being of the mother and baby-to-be.<\/p>\n

Many mothers are unaware of the consequences of poor oral health for their pregnancy. Research concludes that:<\/p>\n

- There is a relationship between<\/b> periodontal disease and problems during pregnancy<\/b>such as premature birth, low birth weight and pre-eclampsia (toxaemia of pregnancy).<\/p>\n

- Mothers with inadequate oral hygiene have increased levels of cariogenic bacteria<\/b> in the mouth, thereby increasing the risk of transmission<\/b> their babies at a very early age, and therefore, increasing the risk of developing Early Onset Caries<\/b><\/a> (that which occurs before the age of six years).<\/b><\/p>\n

The first objective, therefore, of perinatal dentistry is to reduce Streptococcus Mutans levels<\/b> (the main bacterium responsible for tooth decay) in the mother and delay the risk of transmission to her future baby as long as possible. During this period, it is ideal to begin with the oral health prevention<\/b>The new mother-to-be has been shown to reduce the risk of tooth decay in children by providing dietary and oral hygiene instructions to the mother-to-be.<\/p>\n

The dentistry in pregnant women<\/b> also favours the establishment of a dental home<\/a><\/b>which is highly effective in the prevention and care of children's oral health, something that in Spain and the United Kingdom is in the Region of Murcia is gradually beginning to be known and developed in leading dental centres.<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Recommendations<\/strong><\/p>\n