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Missing teeth can affect many areas of your life. It not only diminishes your confidence and comfortability to freely smile, but it impacts your oral health. Tooth loss can also lead to issues like bite misalignment, bone loss in your jaw, and an increased risk of gum disease. That is why it is often recommended to restore your teeth with dental implants<\/a> as soon as possible. But what if you are pregnant? Here\u2019s what to know about dental implants and expecting a little one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Dental Work and Pregnancy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Expecting a baby is an exciting time in life! As your baby bump grows, you want to do everything you can to keep you and your little one healthy. Part of your well-being is your dental health. Here are the best recommendations for dental work and pregnancy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preventive Care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Maintaining your oral health is incredibly important; it not only protects your mouth but helps your overall well-being. This is why visiting your dentist every six months for a checkup and cleaning\u2014even while you are pregnant– is vital to keeping your teeth and gums healthy. In fact, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Dental Association both encourage pregnant women to receive preventive dental care<\/a>. Not only will it keep your pearly whites in top condition, but any tooth decay or infections can also be addressed before it progresses any further. Your health contributes to the health of your growing baby!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elective Procedures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cavities or gum infections should be treated while you are pregnant since the benefits outweigh the risks. They can become worse and impact the baby. Elective procedures, like dental implants, are not essential. Although they can<\/em> be performed after the first trimester, most oral surgeons prefer to wait until after the baby is born. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regarding dental implants, there isn\u2019t much risk when it comes to waiting. The complications from missing teeth take time to happen so your smile won\u2019t be affected during the months of pregnancy. On the other hand, there are changes that occur in oral health during pregnancy that can increase the risk of dental implant failure, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n