{"id":216,"date":"2020-06-14T20:00:15","date_gmt":"2020-06-14T20:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oaktondentistrybydesign.com\/blog\/?p=216"},"modified":"2020-07-14T20:00:33","modified_gmt":"2020-07-14T20:00:33","slug":"dentist-in-oakton-talks-dental-health-during-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oaktondentistrybydesign.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/dentist-in-oakton-talks-dental-health-during-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Brushing for Two: How to Maintain Your Oral Health During Morning Sickness"},"content":{"rendered":"\"Pregnant<\/a>Feeling your little one flutter in your belly is pure magic. The little reminders of life inside you have you smiling from ear to ear; when you\u2019re not running to the sink that is. While morning sickness is a natural part of the process, it is one element of pregnancy that can wreak havoc on your teeth. Therefore, it is important to prioritize prevention to keep your teeth and gums in pristine condition. Your dentist in Oakton<\/a> shares how to correctly maintain your oral health during pregnancy.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Prioritize a Proper Dental Hygiene Routine<\/h2>\r\nDuring pregnancy, your entire body changes. Between swollen feet and the nagging feeling you\u2019ll never find a comfortable sleeping position again, a proper dental hygiene routine is often the first thing to go on early mornings and late nights. However, stomach acid from morning sickness and an increase in hormones, like progesterone, can put your teeth at risk of tooth decay and cavities. Therefore, it is important that you:\r\n