every 14 U.S. babies with low birth weight infants to 5 pounds 8 ounces. Most of these children are born prematurely or are part of a multiple birth. Infants born at term, it is known that there are factors of low birth weight: 1) alcohol 2) Smoking 3) Inadequate prenatal care 4) Poor diet 5) Lack of folic acid in foods

, however, showed Studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry in May that women with gum (periodontal) disease may provide up seven times more likely to be premature, the babies of low birth weight. Compare this with the effects of alcohol and tobacco, which are supposedly increases the chances of babies with low birth weight of three. gum disease and

moms-to-be: How your gum affect the weight of the fetus? Well, it was the fact that periodontitis caused bacterial infections. Pregnant women should avoid any situation where they can develop an infection, since its impact on their health or that of her unborn child. It is clear that gum disease is no exception. Women who have experienced problems with their oral health are more likely to have gingivitis (the earliest form of gum disease) during pregnancy. also be subject to tissues in the oral cavity changes during pregnancy. Gingivitis is usually published in the second or third month and can throughout the last eight months pregnant. If your gums bleed when you brush and floss it could indicate that you have gingivitis. If a dentist does not treat red, swollen gums, can aggravate the condition, periodontal disease, which may attack the gums and bone around the teeth, eventually leading to tooth loss. The natural space between the teeth and gums infected. Pockets can form and that is where bacteria grow. Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill believes that toxins are released into the bloodstream and cause the body reacts to chemical production, preterm labor. I know if I have gum disease? You can not usually gingivitis or periodontitis pain, but there are other symptoms, you should follow: (1) swollen, red gums or sensitive, (2), bleeding gums when the floss or brush, (3) Gums that seem detached from the tooth to have, (4) the loss of teeth, (5) a change in your bite, (6), pus between teeth and gums and (7) persistent bad breath. Plus is underway to determine how pregnant women should be treated with periodontitis. For now, we recommend you check that your oral health before pregnancy, or as soon as possible after you know you are pregnant to consider. Because gum disease is usually not painful, it can easily be overlooked, especially if you have to do with all other physical and emotional effects of pregnancy. Do not ignore the signs. If you have concerns about gum disease before or during pregnancy, please contact our office or your doctor.