A new study shows that untreated periodontitis can complicate pregnancy in woman.<\/p>\n
A study of 366 pregnant women, revealed an oral bacteria in the amniotic fluid of women whose pregnancies were complicated by preterm birth. A prior study showed that nonsurgical periodontal therapy could lower the rate of preterm birth.<\/p>\n
Periodontitis was also found more prevalent in woman who had preterm low birth weight infants than in woman whose infants had a normal birth weight.<\/p>\n
Hormonal changes during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy and menopause, cause an increase in the number of oral bacteria, which enter the blood and negatively impact on certain female health issues.<\/p>\n
In addition to regular brushing and flossing, woman should visit the dentist at least twice a year, and more often if women are pregnant, suffer from bone loss or gum problems.<\/p>\n
Dr. George Kirltey wants to emphasize the importance of regular dental checkups and good oral health. Contact his office today to schedule an appointment 317-841-1111. Or visit his website, www.smilesbygeorge.com.<\/strong><\/p>\nSource: The Dental Tribune.com – The study was published in the first 2012 issue of the Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry.<\/p>\n<\/address>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A new study shows that untreated periodontitis can complicate pregnancy in woman. A study of 366 pregnant women, revealed an oral bacteria in the amniotic fluid of women whose pregnancies were complicated by preterm birth. A prior study showed that nonsurgical periodontal therapy could lower the rate of preterm birth. Periodontitis was also found more … Continue reading Complicated Pregnancies Caused by Periodontitis | Indianapolis, IN<\/span>