Houston TX Pregnant Women Need A Complete Dental Exam.

Houston Dentist Ernie Anderson DDS Oral Sedation Dentistry

Ernie Anderson DDS

5315 B, FM 1960 W #152 = Houston = TX 77069 = (281) 205-9162
FM 1960W/Champions Office = 17222 Red Oak Drive #102 = Houston = TX 77090 = (281) 205-9162
The Woodlands Office = 3115 College Park Drive #105 = The Woodlands = TX 77384 = (281) 205-9162
Memorial Office = 7660 Woodway Suite 325 = Houston = TX 77063 = (281) 205-9162

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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. Anderson 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 Houston area are advised to schedule a dental evaluation and receive preventive dental care at Ernie Anderson DDS. Personalized oral hygiene instruction by Dr. Anderson will be given to fight disease and promote overall good health for the mother and her baby.

Please call us at (281) 205-9162 to schedule a complete examination.

Dental Disease During Pregnancy
In Houston Texas and the surrounding
Cypress - Spring - Champions FM 1960 West - The Woodlands TX areas.