Pregnancy puts a strain on the body. Even your teeth need to be looked after during this tumultuous phase of your life. With the right care, nutrition and check-ups, you can keep your teeth and gums healthy. 

Gum disease is more likely to develop during pregnancy due to hormonal changes in the body. Removing bacteria that build up on teeth (plaque, biofilm) every day is therefore especially important during pregnancy. Your dentist or dental hygienist can advise you about the most suitable cleaning methods for you and the best way to remove plaque and plaque-causing bacteria.

Frequent consumption of sugar leads to cavities (holes). Above all else, be sure to avoid sugary snacks and drinks. Consuming excessive amounts of sugar is of no benefit to babies and can cause obesity and cavities in mothers.

Immediately after vomiting or experiencing acid reflux, you should rinse your mouth out with water or, better yet, a fluoride mouthwash. 

Soft drinks, iced tea, fruit juice and other acidic drinks damage the teeth on two fronts. Firstly, the acid softens the teeth, leading to erosion and, secondly, the sugar feeds the plaque bacteria, which can lead to cavities.

For effective protection against cavities, you should use a fluoride toothpaste and fluoride table salt (green stripe on packaging). Your dentist may recommend additional measures such as fluoride gel and mouthwash if required.

If you do not want to give up the occasional treat, we recommend looking out for sweets that are kind to your teeth. These sweets bear the ‘happy tooth’ logo, meaning they contain sugar substitutes and artificial sweeteners and do not damage teeth.

Your dentist and his team can tell you about preventative measures and the correct way to care for your teeth during pregnancy. This way, you can avoid cavities and gum disease. Preventative measures such as the ones mentioned here will have a positive effect on the health of your child’s teeth.

• Healthy and healthy-looking teeth improve your quality of life.
• Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste.
• Cook with fluoride table salt.
• Regular consumption of sugar and acidic drinks along with insufficient brushing cause damage to teeth.

SVK: Swiss Association of Paediatric Dental Medicine
SSPRE: Swiss Society of Preventative, Restorative and Aesthetic Dental Medicine
pädiatrie schweiz: Swiss Paediatric Society 
Kinderärzte Schweiz: Professional Association of Paediatricians 
SF-MVB: Swiss Professional Association for Maternity and Paternity Advisors