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1stimemom
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PSA: What I wish someone told me when I was PG
Hi Ladies! Hope you are all feeling well!!
I am almost 16 mos PP. During my pregnancy, like everyone else, my gums bled a little. I thought nothing of it. The kept bleeding after I had my son, but again, figured it was normal.
I went to the dentist today and I have 6 cavities!! AND now I have a bad gum infection, because I never took care of it!! (It is hard to find the time, and usually low on the priority list)
Soooo... long story short...
Please keep your regular dentist appointments
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you may want to ask your OBGYN about calcium supplements, especially if you crave a lot of juice, or can't stomach dairy well. The baby pulls all of the calcium from you.
BTW - I was a HUGE dairy fan while pregnant (still am) and the dentist says he sees it all of the time. 
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GioiaMia
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Re: PSA: What I wish someone told me when I was PG
THank you!
I am curious though, what does juice have to do with it - I am drinking a gallon a day!
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| Posted 1/8/10 6:07 PM |
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TnJ2007
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Tricia
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Re: PSA: What I wish someone told me when I was PG
i've heard this as well! i've actually had 1 root canal and 3 fillings since i became preggers and i'm only 8 weeks!!  i'm definitely having an extra glass of milk when i think of it as well as plenty of cheese and yogurts.
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| Posted 1/8/10 6:21 PM |
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1stimemom
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Re: PSA: What I wish someone told me when I was PG
Posted by Tilde
THank you!
I am curious though, what does juice have to do with it - I am drinking a gallon a day!
Juice is acidic - can erode the enamel on your teeth. That + baby taking all of your calcuim= easier for cavities to form 
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| Posted 1/8/10 6:39 PM |
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Re: PSA: What I wish someone told me when I was PG
Ooh that stinks Dina!  I am very fortunate to have good teeth and a SIL dentist! Thanks for the heads up!
Feel better!
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| Posted 1/8/10 7:23 PM |
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MamaB17
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Re: PSA: What I wish someone told me when I was PG
Thanks for the heads up.
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| Posted 1/8/10 8:09 PM |
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GioiaMia
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Re: PSA: What I wish someone told me when I was PG
Posted by 1stimemom
Posted by Tilde
THank you!
I am curious though, what does juice have to do with it - I am drinking a gallon a day!
Juice is acidic - can erode the enamel on your teeth. That + baby taking all of your calcuim= easier for cavities to form
Thanks! I have HORRIBLE teeth ( thanks mom and dad! LOL ) so i have to be extra careful.
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| Posted 1/8/10 10:16 PM |
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mtnmama
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Re: PSA: What I wish someone told me when I was PG
Yep! I thought we weren't allowed to go to the dentist for some reason  But I was having a toothache and asked my OB-he said to DEF DEF DEF go. Glad I did-I had to have a root canal.
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| Posted 1/9/10 8:23 AM |
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Dani922
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Re: PSA: What I wish someone told me when I was PG
This! I never had a cavity in my life until I was pregnant with my first. I went right after giving birth & had like 4 or 5. My brushing habits hadn't changed AT ALL so I was . The dentist told me that pregnancy drains calcium for many women.
I didn't really learn though because I still didn't go while I was pregnant the second time (I have a fear of the dentist  ) & I think I have another cavity.
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| Posted 1/9/10 10:49 AM |
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