Will prenatal pills keep me from losing my teeth while pregnant?

No: Keeping a healthy diet during pregnancy is always wise and it's a good idea during pregnancy to take a prenatal vitamin to help cover any nutritional gaps in the mother's diet, but it has minimal effects on the condition of your oral health. Pregnancy causes hormonal changes that increase your risk for developing oral health problems like gingivitis.You need to see a dentist for proper treatment.

No: Teeth are not lost due to pregnancy. Teeth are lost after pregnancy due to neglect during pregnancy. It is important to maintain your dental health during pregnancy...Proper brushing, flossing, nutrition and especially regular visits to your dentist.

No, but: "have a baby loose a tooth" is a false wives tale but has some truth to it. During pregnancy your gums will become hyper reactive to irritants. Very good oral hygiene is a must. Additional cleanings may be indicated.

Prenatal vitamins: These vitamins are designed to assist you replace the minerals and vitamins that your child has "borrowed" from you while growing. To max your babies health and development your ob/gyn will recommend a healthier diet, light exercise and prenatal vitamins. Your health can benefit, but, tooth loss is not preventable with these vitamins. Proper dental care prior, during and afterward are what works.

Good hygiene: While supplements can't hurt, it will be more important to practice ideal hygiene. Brush and floss correctly, thoroughly twice daily. Be sure to start out healthy, have a check up and cleaning early in your pregnancy. You can get a dental risk profile at www.Thedentaltest.Com. You will be more prone to gum inflammation while you are pregnant.

Not related : Taking prenatal vitamins does not have a direct relationship with your teeth. Prenatal vitamins are very similar to a multivitamin with some small differences in the vitamins and minerals content.

Acid damage: While it is true that hormonal changes and poor oral hygiene are a contributing factor in tooth and gingival damage during pregnancy, a major cause of the damage the occurs during pregnancy is due to vomiting associated with morning sickness and gastric reflux as the baby grow and compresses the internal organs. I recommend rinsing with baking soda and water after vomiting and before and after.

No!: If not under current care before your pregnancy i would recommend an oral hygiene review and a clinical exam asap and a hygiene visit during your middle trimester. Remember bacteria from the mouth can cross into the placenta.

Poor Dentition = Bad: People don't realize how important taking care of your teeth is, not just so you can eat what you want without having to use dentures, but because the chronic inflammation associated with having poor dental hygiene can cause all kinds of issues with your body, including your heart. You're 20 years old. If you're concerned about losing your teeth at 20, you need to reevaluate your dental hygiene.

Let's think here: No medication will substitute for proper home care. You must brush and floss and rinse your teeth properly every night, especially when you are pregnant. See your dentist, and let us get on the straight and narrow and not loose any more teeth at all.

Unknown: The hormone changes associated with pregnancy can aggravate and pre-existing periodontal (gum) conditions and lead to possible tooth loss. If your teeth and gums are healthy to start with you will not have this problem. Brushing, flossing and good diet are more important to dental health than prenatal vitamins. See you dentist to treat any problems before getting pregnant is possible.