Dental problems during pregnancy?

Question

I was reading another question and someone answered something about "untreated dental problems can cause serious complications during pregnancy"..
Can someone tell me some more specifics about this?
I quit my job to be a SAHM and am pregnant again.. I had insurance through my company and now I am on my husbands insurance but won't be available for dental coverage for 6 more months.. My teeth aren't in total dismay, but I am having some issues.. and I worry about everything.. so now after reading that answer I am worried about this.
Thanks.

I'm 16.5 weeks and doing fine as far as the pregnancy.. so I am not worried about miscarriage at this point..

Answer 1

Dental problems should be solved before pregnancy to prevent infections that would require treatment and drugs unadvised while carrying a child. As you are already pregnant, and your dental problems aren't very serious, a dentist would probably advise you to wait until you give birth to take care of your teeth.
There is, however, one thing you should do right away: start with a calcium supplement. Calcium tablets are cheap and can help prevent many teeth complications. Babies consume a lot of calcium while they are forming their bodies, and if you don't put it back on your system you may end up with weak teeth.

Answer 2

You state you are having issues with your teeth, but not exactly what those issues are. I know that when I was pregnant, my dental issues were were due to a calcium deficiency (I had gestational diabetes and could not drink as much milk as I liked). So you might just want to check with your Dr and see if you should take a calcium supplement (if not doing so already).

Answer 3

If you get an infection due to a dental problem... that is where the true risk is. Sometimes it is more risky to let the problem go than it is to just go ahead and have the procedure done.

Answer 4

I am Not a Parent but I know That for a fact it is a great and healthy Idea to brush your teeth during pregnancy because your childs teeth depends on it!!

Answer 5

Basically if you have an infected tooth you need to take care of it. When you have an infection it can get into your blood stream and the infection can then get to your baby. This is why they say to have good dental hygiene when pregnant.

Answer 6

Theres some unidentified links between poor gum health and early miscarriage. I imagine the gum issues are late signs of other problems that are not being treated.

I wouldnt worry about it.