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Taking excellent care of yourself and your baby is sure to be on the top of your to-do list in the months and years ahead.  \nThe College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) has written this booklet to provide you with important oral (dental) health information for you and your baby. As prevention professionals, we want to help make sure your gums and teeth stay healthy during and after your pregnancy, and that your baby’s oral health gets off to a good start.  \nWhy is oral health so important? Healthy teeth and gums contribute to overall health. Research suggests that in adults, bacteria from diseased gums may travel through the bloodstream to other parts of the body. This may contribute to a number of serious health conditions ranging from heart disease and stroke to pneumonia. Studies have also linked gum disease to pre-term, low birth weight deliveries. That’s why it is especially important for women to take good care of their oral health during pregnancy.  \nBabies can also suffer from oral health problems including painful teething, oral infections and early childhood caries (cavities). Preventing cavities in baby teeth is very important, so that permanent teeth develop and position themselves properly.  \nThe good news for moms and babies is that with regular dental care and good oral hygiene, both can enjoy a lifetime of good oral health. Here’s what you need to know…  \nWhat is Gum Disease?  \nGum disease begins with the formation of hard and soft deposits on the surface of the teeth. Overtime, a build-up of bacteria called plaque collectsat the gum line. Eventually this plaque will harden on the teeth into calcium deposits called calculus (tartar) .  \nWith poor oral care, these bacteria can cause an inflammation of the gums called gingivitis and penetrate the gum line. Finally, these bacteria can spread into the underlying bone. This is called periodontitis. If not treated, periodontal disease can lead to complete destruction of the tooth’s supporting tissues, abscesses and, ultimately, loss of the tooth.  \nThe warning signs for gum disease include:  \n• Red, swollen or tender gums  \n• Bleeding while brushing or flossing  \n• Gums that pull away from the teeth  \n• Persistent bad breath  \n• Loose or separating teeth  \n• A change in the way your teeth fit together According to some estimates, as much as 75 percent of adults over the age of 30 may suffer from some degree of gum disease. But with proper oral care, gum disease can be controlled or even reversed.  \nTable of Contents  \nCongratulations 1  \nWhat is Gum Disease? 1  \nGum Disease and Pregnancy 2  \nOral Health for Mom 2  \nOral Health for Baby 3  \nThe Years Ahead 5  \nYour Dental Hygienist 6  \nNotes 6  \nGum Disease and Pregnancy  \nPreventing gum disease may be good foryour baby…  \nResearch has linked gum disease in women to an increased risk of premature delivery. In a study of more than 100 women who were either pregnant or had recently given birth, the women with severe gum or periodontal disease were seven times more likely to deliver a premature, low birth weight baby than those with healthy gums. (By comparison, combined drinking and smoking during pregnancy increases the chances or probability by 2.5 times.) Another study of 2,000 women has also found a similar increased risk.  \nWhat is the connection? Researchers believe that bacteria from diseased gums enter the bloodstream during eating or brushing. These bacteria may then affect the levels of prostaglandin (or PGE2), a hormone naturally present in a woman’s body. When the level of PGE2 rises significantly, usually in the ninth month of pregnancy, labour begins. But in women with serious gum disease, the level of PGE2 may rise too soon and trigger early labour.  \nOral Health for Mom  \nRegular dental office visits and good daily oral hygiene are important throughout your lifetime. 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