Little Rock AR Pregnant Women Need A Complete Dental Exam.

Little Rock, AR Lakewood Dental Care Gum Disease Dentistry

Richard Hixson DDS

2411 McCain Boulevard = North Little Rock = AR 72116 = 501 758-1260

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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. Hixson 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 Little Rock area are advised to schedule a dental evaluation and receive preventive dental care at Lakewood Dental Care. Personalized oral hygiene instruction by Dr. Hixson will be given to fight disease and promote overall good health for the mother and her baby.

Please call us at 501 758-1260 to schedule a complete examination.

Dental Disease During Pregnancy
In Little Rock Arkansas and the surrounding
North Little Rock - Conway - Hot Springs - Pine Bluff AR areas.