Monthly Archives: January 2012

I came across this short little test that assesses your gum disease risk.  Please click on the link below and see how you rate. 

 http://service.previser.com/aap/default.aspx

For a long time we’ve known that risk factors such as smoking, alcohol use, and drug use contribute to mothers having babies that are born prematurely at a low birth weight.

Some studies have suggested the possibility of an additional risk factor – periodontal disease. Pregnant women who have periodontal disease may be more likely to have a baby that is born too early and too small. However, more research is needed to confirm how periodontal disease may affect pregnancy outcomes.

All infections are cause for concern among pregnant women because they pose a risk to the health of the baby. The Academy recommends that women considering pregnancy have a periodontal evaluation.

Scorces: http://www.perio.org/consumer/mbc.baby.htm

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