Kansas City Dentist          Dr. Gary P Morgan and Dr. John A Waldron Jr        Invisalign®
Westport Plaza Dental Associates      
801 West 47th Street Suite 408 = Kansas City = MO 64112 = (816) 561-6150
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Pregnancy 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. Morgan 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 Kansas City area are advised to schedule a dental evaluation and receive preventive dental care at Westport Plaza Dental Associates.  Personalized oral hygiene instruction by Dr. Morgan will be given to fight disease and promote overall good health for the mother and her baby.

Please call us at (816) 561-6150 to schedule a complete examination.
 

Dental Disease During Pregnancy
In Kansas City Missouri and the surrounding
Mission - Fairway - The Plaza - Mission Hills MO areas.

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