There are many myths during pregnancy. One myth is pregnant women should avoid braces during pregnancy. Is this true?
Drg. Martha Mozartha provides an explanation. Actually, there is no direct relationship between the use of braces to the health of mother and fetus. But there are some things that must be taken by pregnant women when to use braces.
Women who are pregnant experience hormonal changes that also affect the state of the oral cavity, particularly gum which becomes more easily susceptible to inflammation and swelling and bleeding.
Installation of proper braces will not hurt gums. But one thing that is feared is, if the patient does not maintain dental hygiene correctly. The existence of braces in the mouths needs attention and maintenance of cleanliness is more, because food can be easily attached to the wire.
Plaque on the surface of teeth and braces that are not cleaned properly can make the inflammation of the gums, and will get worse because of hormonal changes in pregnant women.
So, in fact still pregnant mothers may use braces, no association with calcium between mother and child. The key is to maintain oral hygiene, due to poor oral hygiene in pregnant women can lead to premature birth or infant weight at birth less than normal.
What if you already use braces before pregnancy?
You should see your dentist. Tell your doctor that you are pregnant. Usually braces are not immediately released, only in treatment, dental X-ray using an X-ray avoided, for endangering the fetus.
In the first trimester, when you have nausea and vomiting, the use of braces to make cleaning the mouth and teeth should be more careful. In certain cases, such as the use of braces is painful so you have trouble eating, the doctor will consider removing the braces temporary, because sufficient food intake is very important for mother and fetus.
Is Invisalign safe for pregnant women?
No problems with the use of invisalign during pregnancy. Just who needs to be avoided is when making panoramic x-ray photographs or makes film x-ray structure of the teeth; make sure yourself that you are not pregnant.
