The dental health of the mother affects the baby
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011The dental health of the mother will have a direct influence on the baby. Several studies have shown that the vast majority of bacteria found in the mouths of babies have been transmitted directly through the mother. From the second month of pregnancy begin to create the structures of the baby teeth. That is why pregnant women should pay special attention to the care of teeth and gums before birth. Due to hormonal changes is greater vascularity of the gums during pregnancy are more likely to bleed, and are at risk of developing gum disease.
The specialist in pediatric dentistry and dentistry Aparicio Maternal-Infant Kids, Manuella Surette, warns that “significant inflammation of the gums can lead to premature delivery.” This situation can be avoided if you take out a good dental cleaning, going through proper brushing at least twice a day and floss daily use. At birth the baby is important to care for teeth cleaning habits from the beginning to get used to oral care. When the first tooth should be incorporated in the habit of daily brushing and that from that moment on, the risk of cavities. “The goal is to prevent children from going to the dentist with tooth decay because they constitute a disease even though many people interpreted as normal.” Even eight years of age, children do not have good motor coordination that allows them to make a correct brushing, so should be the parents who help in the final review.
Breastfeeding also plays an important role in dental development of the baby. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends breastfeeding for the first two years of life. Manuella Surette recommends breastfeeding for its nutritional content and avoid the bottle. Continued breastfeeding may also have negative consequences because it creates a perfect environment for tooth decay, especially at night. In the first years of life must be extremely careful of the baby teeth and see a specialist regularly. Another controversial aspect is the use of pacifiers.
Most dentists agree to restrict its use because it can contribute to malposition of the teeth and tongue. However, there are two cases in which the pacifier can make an important role. When the baby sucks her thumb pacifier should be replaced because, according to the specialist Manuela Surette, “if the pacifier is bad, thumb sucking is worse.” The other case occurs in babies who have been unable to breastfeed because the feeding pacifier baby’s natural instinct to suck.