Merrillville IN Pregnant Women Need A Complete Dental Exam.

Merrillville, IN John G Kostides DDS Cosmetic Dentist

John G Kostides DDS

9205 Broadway Suite A = Merrillville = IN 46410 = 219 755-0123

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

Please call us at 219 755-0123 to schedule a complete examination.

Dental Disease During Pregnancy
In Merrillville Indiana and the surrounding
Crown Point - Valparaiso - Hebron - Gary IN areas.