I seem to have lots of friends around me currently
currently who are either trying to start a family or are expecting a baby.
It is easy for us as Absolute to give you vital help and
advice once pregnant in the best way to look after your mouth throughout the
pregnancy to reduce such things as pregnancy gingivitis (which 50-70%of
pregnant Mums get).
It is much more difficult for us to give advice if you
are planning a family however as frequently we are not aware of this.
Periodontal disease can affect a woman's chance of
conception.
Women with periodontal disease take an average of 2
months longer to conceive, compared to women with good oral health.
Infertility in the presence of periodontal disease may be
due to the same chain of events that lead other researchers to link
periodontitis to systemic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes.
A recent study was presented to the European Society of
Human reproduction proposes that periodontitis has the same order of effect on
infertility as obesity.
Whilst these studies are yet inconclusive the message is
so clear.
Women trying to conceive need to ensure their oral health
is in good order.
Emma x
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